PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND WELL- BEING; A HEALTH EDUCATION ON PROPER DEEP WELL AND WATER SANITATION, FOOD HANDLING AND DISEASE PREVENTION
PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND WELL- BEING; A HEALTH EDUCATION ON PROPER DEEP WELL AND WATER SANITATION, FOOD HANDLING AND DISEASE PREVENTION
INTRODUCTION Health has been of great importance to every individual for them to function to the fullest and to perform all activities of daily living. Several factors could be hindrance to attain an optimum health. These factors vary and may come from the environment we are exposed to, the foods we eat and the different activities we do and practice thus, proper maintenance must be ensured and proper guidance must be given to the people so as to achieve the optimum level of wellness. The residents of Hidden Valley, Lower Cabatangan, based on assessment, are exposed to certain health risks. One of these, especially, is the risk posed by the water supply they utilize for all their needs even for drinking purposes. Also, some acceptable practices must be emphasized and the inappropriate ones must be corrected so as to prevent any problems regarding their health. With this, proper education must be given to these residents regarding the appropriate maintenance of their water source as well as the water sanitation and the like.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
This project aims to achieve the following:
To promote hygienic sanitation
To educate people on Deep well maintenance and water sanitation
To emphasize and teach the proper ways of handling foods
To promote awareness regarding diseases brought about by unsanitary environment and how to prevent them
PROJECT BENEFICIARIES
The residents of Hidden Valley, Lower Cabatangan, Zamboanga City.
PROJECT STRATEGIES/ COMPONENTS/ ACTIVITIES
Conduct thorough assessment regarding the community’s different practices and assessed for health risks present.
Organize and Prioritize the identified health risk of the community
Information dissemination regarding proper deep well and water maintenance, proper food handling and disease
INTRODUCTION Health has been of great importance to every individual for them to function to the fullest and to perform all activities of daily living. Several factors could be hindrance to attain an optimum health. These factors vary and may come from the environment we are exposed to, the foods we eat and the different activities we do and practice thus, proper maintenance must be ensured and proper guidance must be given to the people so as to achieve the optimum level of wellness. The residents of Hidden Valley, Lower Cabatangan, based on assessment, are exposed to certain health risks. One of these, especially, is the risk posed by the water supply they utilize for all their needs even for drinking purposes. Also, some acceptable practices must be emphasized and the inappropriate ones must be corrected so as to prevent any problems regarding their health. With this, proper education must be given to these residents regarding the appropriate maintenance of their water source as well as the water sanitation and the like.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
This project aims to achieve the following:
To promote hygienic sanitation
To educate people on Deep well maintenance and water sanitation
To emphasize and teach the proper ways of handling foods
To promote awareness regarding diseases brought about by unsanitary environment and how to prevent them
PROJECT BENEFICIARIES
The residents of Hidden Valley, Lower Cabatangan, Zamboanga City.
PROJECT STRATEGIES/ COMPONENTS/ ACTIVITIES
Conduct thorough assessment regarding the community’s different practices and assessed for health risks present.
Organize and Prioritize the identified health risk of the community
Information dissemination regarding proper deep well and water maintenance, proper food handling and disease