The Annual Physical Examination of the Elementary School Teachers of Tabaco South District: An Analysis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study focused on the Annual Physical Examination of the elementary school teachers at Tabaco South District, Tabaco City. It made an analysis of the results of the said examination. A total of 140 teachers participated in this research activity. They were taken on total enumeration from six elementary schools comprising Tabaco South District. These schools were Baranghawon Elementary School, Basud Elementary School, Cabangan Elementary School, Cobo Elementary School, San Ramon Elementary School, and Tabaco South Central Elementary School.

METHODS

This study was a descriptive-correlational-documentary analysis of the results of the Annual Physical Examination of the school teachers. The data were critically analyzed to find answers to the sub-problems cited. The Illness-Wellness Continuum Model by John Travis guided the conduct of this investigation.

RESULTS

Data taken from their Health Examination Record revealed that the most common health problem they experienced for the last two years were easy fatigability, joint back pains, and voice hoarseness. As to the illnesses, the highest ranked were urinary tract infection, allergic rhinitis, allergy, and asthma. As revealed they have a very good health status.The job performance of the respondents was based on their Performance Appraisal System for teachers and the pupils' NAT results.

DISCUSSIONS

The respondents must vigilantly consider the fact that they could never be good teachers unless they are healthy and well. Only holistically healthy teachers could offer the children their maximum teaching capability. Department of Education officials must monitor regularly through reports submitted to them the number of teachers getting sick. The immediate supervisors of these teachers must maintain a good interpersonal relationship with them. This will give them more motivation to further their job performance to attain the goal of the organization. Chest X-ray for teachers must be conducted free of charge as provided for in the Magna Carta for Teachers. This is one of the benefits due to them. The school-parent-community concept of improving the educational system must be implemented. Coordination and support from one another will minimize the occurrence of problems among them sustaining quality education.

Future researchers must take interest in conduction further research activities along with the topic of school teachers and their health.