Paying School Fees through Wastes: Experiences and Health-related Challenges of an Eco Scholar

Mauro Allan P. Amparado and Vivian Aimee M. Diamante

Abstract

This case study explores the experiences of an Eco Scholar as he pays his school fees from the sales of recyclables under the Eco Scholarship of a university. This special non-academic scholarship of a university in Central Visayas, Philippines covers the tuition fees and allowances of the scholar and gives hope to an aspiring student to finish the program. A systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program ensures the protection of public health and the environment and the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adoption of best environmental practices. It addresses waste management problems and alleviates poverty. 

As the scholar segregates bio-degradable and non-biodegradable wastes in the Materials Recovery Facility, the student reminisces his experiences as a child from a poor broken family, his financial constraints in college, waste segregation at a young age and the joys of his present work. The scholar also shares the health-related challenges encountered and how other students viewed his work in the university.

The narratives of this case reveal the personality of the scholar, the qualities that an Eco scholar should possess, and the difficulties he encountered while at work. The scholar shares the values he learned from solid waste management, his day-to-day struggle to make ends meet, and his dreams and aspirations for the family.      

Keywords: School Fees; Poverty; Eco Scholarship; Solid Waste Management; Health-related challenges; Materials Recovery Facility; Central Visayas, Philippines 

This study was published in the International Journal of Social Sciences and Educational Studies, Vol. 3, No. 2, December 2016.

Women's Awareness on the Law on Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children

Mary Ann E. Caparas and Mauro Allan P. Amparado

Abstract

The Republic Act No. 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004 provides the legal framework of the country's effort to address violence committed against women and children in keeping with the fundamental freedom guaranteed under the Constitution and the Provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This study determined the awareness on Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Law among women of Village Looc, Mandaue City, Philippines in 2011. This study utilized the descriptive-correlational design. The respondents were 96 women who were selected through purposive sampling with the inclusion criteria that they must be at least 16 years old and living with a partner. Majority of the respondents were 25-65 years old, single with live-in partner, has 0-3 children, high school graduates and belonged to the low monthly income bracket. Most of the respondents expressed that they have acquired awareness on intimate partner violence from watching television. The majority of the respondents were aware of the intimate partner violence in RA 9262. There was a significant relationship between the modes of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and level of awareness of the respondents on RA 9262. This study concludes that full awareness on RA 9262 through the modes of IEC is necessary to ensure protection of women and their children.

Keywords: RA 9262; women; children; intimate partner violence; IEC; anti-violence, violence against

This study was published in JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 8, March 2012.

Migration Factors of Clinical Instructors in a University

April C. Fuentes and Mauro Allan P. Amparado

Abstract

The worldwide shortage of nurses, which results from a global undersupply and high attrition rates, affects developed countries in the West the same way as it affects developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The difference lies in the fact that developing countries serve as a readily available source of trained nurses for developed countries in Europe, North America and parts of Oceania. Thus, the ongoing nursing shortage in developing countries is worsened by a loss of thousands of trained nurses every year to emigration. This study identified the migration factors of clinical instructors in a university of Cebu City, Philippines. Utilizing 100 clinical instructors as respondents, the study reveals that the majority were 25-28 years old; female; single; 0-5 years of work service; with units in a master's program; belonged to a nuclear family; has no child; with monthly income of 10,000 to 20,000 Philippine pesos; has taken foreign nursing examinations; and intended to migrate to Canada. The top three push factors of migration were low salary, absence of overtime and hazard pays, and limited opportunities for employment. Top three pull factors were higher income, better benefits and compensation package, a chance to upgrade nursing skills, and opportunity to travel and learn other cultures.

Keywords: Social sciences, low salary, nurse migration, push factors, pull factors, Philippines     

This study was published in IAMURE International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, October 2013.

Clinical Instructors' Related Learning Experience Needs in Training, Development and Empowerment

Estrellita N. Lim and Mauro Allan P. Amparado

Abstract

This study assessed the Related Learning Experience (RLE) needs in terms of training, development, and empowerment of the clinical instructors of the College of Nursing, University of Cebu Banilad, Cebu City for SY 2010-2011. Findings of this study served as the basis for a proposed action plan. This study utilized the descriptive-correlational design using a 50-item researcher-made questionnaire and purposive sampling procedure. It included 157 employed clinical instructors from Level 1 to Level 4 placements and midwifery/health aide instructors. Statistical treatments used in the data analysis were simple percentage, weighted mean, hypothetical mean range and the chi-square test of independence. Results revealed that the dominant RLE training needs were CPR, IV insertion, NGT insertion, colostomy care training, physical assessment skills, assisting in abdominal paracentesis and endoscopy procedures. The dominant development needs were research skills, continuing education, counseling, cultivating values and leadership skills. The extent of RLE needs in terms of training and development were needed while empowerment was most needed. In conclusion, there was a significant relationship between the clinical instructors' profile and their empowerment needs. The researchers strongly recommend the implementation of the proposed action plan.

Keywords: needs, training, development, empowerment, clinical instructors, related learning experience.

This study was published in IAMURE International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 1, September 2012.

Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles of the Nursing Student Leaders: Enhanced Leadership Training Program

Mauro Allan P. Amparado

This study aimed to determine the transformational and transactional leadership styles of nursing student leaders enrolled at the University of Cebu Banilad, Cebu City (SY 2005-2006), as well as to use the findings as basis for an enhanced leadership training program.

Data was gathered through a survey of 105 nursing student leaders. Data was analyzed using simple percentage, group frequency distribution, weighted mean, t-test for Independent samples, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and t-test for significance of Pearson r.

The findings of the study include the following: (1) the respondents scored above average in transformational leadership style as well as in transactional leadership style; (2) There was no significant difference in the transformational and transactional leadership styles according to profile; (3) there is a significant relationship between transformational and transactional leadership styles of the student leaders, the extent of which is a high positive correlation. In conclusion, transformational leadership complemented transactional leadership, and vice versa.

Keywords: Transformational leadership style; Transactional leadership style; Nursing student leaders; Philippines

This study was published in the Asian Journal of Nursing, Vol. 10, No. 1, March 2007.