CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of gathered data. Each set of

data was analyzed, interpreted and implicated to shed light on the problem under

investigation.

PROFILE OF RESPONDENTS

One of the primary objectives of this study is to investigate the profile of the older

adults of barangay 62 – A Sagkahan Tacloban City, Leyte in terms of: age, sex, marital

status and monthly family income.

Table I shows the distribution of the respondent’s profile in terms of age, sex,

marital status and monthly family income.

TABLE I
PROFILE DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS
Frequency Percent
Profile
n = 100 (100%)
Age
45 – 50 years old
51 – 60 years old
60 years old and above
Gender
Male
Female
Marital Status
Single
Married
Co – Habitation
Separated
Widow
Monthly Income
20,000 and below
20,001 – 40,000
40,001 and above
 HEALTH PERCEPTION

Another objective of this study is to assess the health perception of the older

adults in Barangay 62 – A Sagkahan Tacloban City, Leyte based on three (3) dimensions

namely; physical health, mental health and social health.

Physical Health

Table II shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative description

of each statement about the status of the physical health of the respondents.

TABLE II
PHYSICAL HEALTH OF THE RESPONDENTS
Physical Health Mean Description
I always go to the Barangay Health Center /
Private Clinic / Hospital whenever I feel
Sick.
I am taking my vitamins / supplements /
maintenance drug based on the exact
prescriptions and instructions of my
attending physician / doctor.
According to my attending physician /
doctor; the current status of my health is
excellent.
I am still strong and able; my body seems to
resist illness.
I regularly inspect my body for physical
changes or symptoms of illness.
Overall Mean

Mental Health

Table III shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative description

of each statement about the status of the mental health of the respondents.

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 TABLE III
MENTAL HEALTH OF THE RESPONDENTS
Mental Health Mean Description
I am optimistic in everything that I do and I
am not afraid of the different obstacles that I
will face in the future.
I am happy most of the time and I can easily
cope up with the different stress that I
encounter in my daily life.
I openly discuss my problems and concerns
with my friends and family / relatives.
I am always looking at the bright side of life
and I am confident that the future holds a lot
of good things for me.
I always calm myself whenever problems /
conflicts arise and look for the best solution
before making a decision.
Overall Mean

Social Health

Table IV shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative description

of each statement about the status of the social health of the respondents.

TABLE IV
SOCIAL HEALTH OF THE RESPONDENTS
Social Health Mean Description
I actively participate in the community
activities / forum and social gatherings in
the barangay.
I am approachable, accommodating and
shows love, concern and warmth to
everyone around me.
I always maintain a meaningful and
fulfilling relationship with everyone around
me.
I always settle my conflicts with others by
calmly discussing our problems / differences
and always ask for an apology for my
mistakes as well as give forgiveness to those
who wronged me.
I am friendly to everyone and I am always
looking forward in meeting new people
Overall Mean

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Overall Health Perception

Table V shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative description

of the overall health perception of the respondents.

TABLE V
OVERALL HEALTH PERCEPTION OF THE RESPONDENTS
Health Perception Mean Description
Physical Health
Mental Health
Social Health
Overall Mean

LIFESTYLE PRACTICES

Another objective of this study is to assess the lifestyle practices of the older

adults in Barangay 62 – A Sagkahan Tacloban City, Leyte based on two (2) dimensions

namely; nutrition and activities.

Nutrition

Table VI shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative description

of each statement about the overall nutrition of the respondents.

TABLE VI
NUTRITION OF THE RESPONDENTS
Nutrition Mean Description
I am eating 3 – 4 servings of meals.
I am drinking 6 – 8 glasses of water.
I am following the proper diet
recommendation that is advised by my
attending physician / doctor.
I am eating a balance and healthy meal.
I am limiting the consumption on foods
which contains high contents of fat,
saturated fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar.

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 Overall Mean

Activities

Table VII shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative description

of each statement about the overall activities of the respondents.

TABLE VII
ACTIVITIES OF THE RESPONDENTS
Activities Mean Description
I am getting enough sleep and take
relaxation time regularly.
I practice exercise and moderate physical
activities such as sustained walk and
jogging.
I am exposing myself in new experiences
and challenges.
I am attending and I always volunteer in the
community activities in our barangay such
as clean-up drive.
I am performing my daily activities alone
such as taking a bath, dressing, cooking and
doing household chores.
Overall Mean

Overall Lifestyle Practices

Table VIII shows the weighted mean and the corresponding qualitative

description of the overall lifestyle practices of the respondents.

TABLE VIII
OVERALL LIFESTYLE PRACTICES OF THE RESPONDENTS
Lifestyle Practices Mean Description
Nutrition
Activities
Overall Mean

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 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFILE VARIABLES AND HEALTH

PERCEPTION OF THE RESPONDENTS

The last objective of this study is to assess and determine the relationship between

the profile variables (age, sex, marital status and monthly family income) and the health

perception (physical health, mental health and social health) of the older adults in

Barangay 62 – A Sagkahan Tacloban City.

Relationship Between the Profile of the Respondents and Physical Health

Table IX shows the correlation between the profile and the physical health of the

respondents.

TABLE IX
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PROFILE AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF
THE RESPONDENTS

Correlation
Profile p – Values Interpretation
Coefficient
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Monthly Income

Relationship Between the Profile of the Respondents and Mental Health

Table X shows the correlation between the profile and the mental health of the

respondents.

TABLE X
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PROFILE AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE
RESPONDENTS
Profile Correlation P – Values Interpretation

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 Coefficient
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Monthly Income

Relationship Between the Profile of the Respondents and Social Health

Table XI shows the correlation between the profile and the social health of the

respondents.

TABLE XI
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PROFILE AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF THE
RESPONDENTS
Correlation
Profile P – Values Interpretation
Coefficient
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Monthly Income

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFILE VARIABLES AND LIFESTYLE

PRACTICES OF THE RESPONDENTS

The last objective of this study is to assess and determine the relationship between

the profile variables (age, sex, marital status and monthly family income) and the lifestyle

practices (nutrition and activities) of the older adults in Barangay 62 – A Sagkahan

Tacloban City.

Relationship Between the Profile of the Respondents and Nutrition

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 Table XII shows the correlation between the profile and the nutrition of the

respondents.

TABLE XII
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PROFILE AND NUTRITION OF THE
RESPONDENTS

Correlation
Profile p – Values Interpretation
Coefficient
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Monthly Income

Relationship Between the Profile of the Respondents and Activities

Table XIII shows the correlation between the profile and the activities of the

respondents.

TABLE XIII
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PROFILE AND ACTIVITIES OF THE
RESPONDENTS
Correlation
Profile p – Values Interpretation
Coefficient
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Monthly Income

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