Philippine E-Journals

Perceived Effectiveness of Section 8 of RA 11494 to Security and Well-Being Among Filipino Frontliners

Vener Del Valle | Alfredo Del Valle Jr. | Helga Marie Cabarle

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has definitely had and will continue to have psychological consequences on healthcareworkers, especially frontline workers. This outbreak is being described as a major global health calamity that has resulted in border closures and local area restrictions all across the world. Physical isolation and quarantine have become buzzwords in the neighborhood, as well as in local and international news. Physical separation and quarantine are buzzwords heard not only in the neighborhood, but also on national and international news. As a result, all medical practitioners must be present in every hospital worldwide. According to a Pappa (2020) article, WHO DirectorGeneral Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated, "No country, hospital, or clinic can keep its patients safe unless it keeps its health personnel secure." According to the Journal of Public Health, programs and interventions should be provided to healthcare workers (2020). The goal of this study, which employs quantitative research, is to determine the effectiveness of Section 8 of RA 11494 in terms of security and well-being among healthcare professionals (as measured by Filipino frontliners). 121 people were chosen for this study from a total of 606 people who completed the survey questionnaire. Respondents were Filipino frontline workers at Ospital ng Biñan and Unihealth Southwoods Hospital and Medical Center in Biñan City, Laguna. These individuals were chosen using a basic random sampling method, which ensured that every member of the population had a chance of being chosen (Bermudo et. al 2010). Gay's descriptive research guidelines dictated that the sample size be calculated using 20% of the population (2003). The questionnaire contained 48 items and was scored using a four-point Likert Scale. Following the reading of other studies on the variables. To assess the questionnaire's validity and reliability, the researchers devised clear and precise questions that were easily understood by the respondents. The questionnaire was validated by the adviser and a panel of experts comprised of a statistician and three (3) professionals in the field. Following some changes, the finalized questionnaire was distributed to the target respondents. The majority of respondents were women in the medical field, between the ages of 18 and 35, and single. Section 8 of RA 11494, which protects the safety of Filipino frontliners, has been declared effective. Respondents' level of security was high during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite numerous lockdowns and safety precautions and the respondents' sense of well-being was satisfied.