January 2024

In the intricate tapestry of societal dynamics, the experiences of individuals within the criminal justice system constitute a profound and often overlooked facet. Among these individuals, former inmates bear the weight of a unique journey navigating incarceration, grappling with the consequences of their actions, and striving for redemption upon release. This research embarks on an explorative odyssey into the transformative life stories of former inmates, with a specific focus on their experiences within the confines of Mandaue City Jail. Guided by psychological frameworks such as Deprivation Theory, General Strain Theory, and Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, this study seeks to unravel the experiences , enduring impacts that characterize the lives of these individuals, and coping mechanisms. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the study amplifies the voices of five informants, each offering a distinctive perspective on their incarceration and subsequent reintegration into society.The findings of this research unearth compelling themes encapsulating the experiences, impacts, and coping mechanisms of the informants within Mandaue City Jail. In the realm of experiences, the informants grappled with the profound challenge of confronting the aftermath of their actions, navigating the intricate terrain of confinement, and unraveling the intricate dynamics of respect within the confines of the correctional system. These experiences collectively form a poignant narrative that speaks to the complex interplay of personal agency and institutional constraints. Delving into the impacts that permeate the lives of these individuals post-incarceration, two overarching themes emerge with striking significance. The "Transformative Power of Faith" stands as a beacon of resilience for the informants, illustrating how a steadfast belief in a higher power serves as a guiding force through the trials of reintegration. Simultaneously, the theme "Seizing Opportunities for Positive Change" underscores the agency of the informants to actively engage with their circumstances, demonstrating a commitment to transformative growth and positive contributions to society. In the realm of coping mechanisms, the informants' narratives unravel a delicate dance between humility and transformative wisdom gleaned through life's lessons. "Embracing Humility" emerges as a powerful coping strategy, emphasizing the significance of respect, self-discipline, and interpersonal relations as tools for navigating the challenges of incarceration. Complementing this, the theme of "Transformative Wisdom Through Life's Lesson" highlights how the informants leverage their past experiences as invaluable guides, learning from mistakes, and emerging with newfound wisdom that transcends the boundaries of their confinement. Collectively, these themes not only offer a nuanced understanding of the informants' experiences but also provide a broader lens through which to comprehend the lasting impacts of incarceration and the coping mechanisms that shape their journey toward reintegration. Each theme encapsulates a chapter in the profound narrative of resilience, growth, and transformation, inviting a deeper contemplation of the human spirit's capacity to navigate adversity and emerge with newfound strength and wisdom.

This research delves into the transformative journey of individuals engaged in the Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP) within correctional facilities.The specific focus of this study was on individuals who had undergone the Therapeutic Community Modality Program and were subsequently released from Talisay City Jail in Talisay City. The study employs a qualitative approach, gathering rich narratives from informants who have navigated pre-released and post-released experiences. The investigation unfolds in two distinct phases, exploring the irrevocable passage of the "point of no return" within the correctional setting and the subsequent post-release experiences encompassing personal evolution, human dignity, transformative wisdom, and the liberation of happiness in freedom. The research draws theoretical support from Albert Bandura's Reciprocal Determinism Theory, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between individuals, their environment, and their behavior. The findings underscore the holistic impact of TCMP on the lives of participants, portraying it as a catalyst for change that extends beyond conventional rehabilitation approaches. Implications for future practices include the need for holistic program design, the promotion of positive environmental influences, and an emphasis on social modeling and peer support within correctional settings. The study suggests future research directions, such as longitudinal analyses of post-released experiences, comparative studies across rehabilitation models, exploration of individual differences in response to rehabilitation, in-depth examinations of spiritual interventions, and the integration of technology in rehabilitation programs. The abstract encapsulates the research's multidimensional exploration, providing a comprehensive overview of the transformative processes within the TCMP framework.

This study delves into the awareness levels among fisherfolks in Lapu-Lapu City, specifically in Barangays San Vicente, Tingo, and Sabang, regarding Lapu-Lapu City Ordinance No. 93. The ordinance, which prohibits the use of cyanide and destructive fishing methods, outlines penalties for violations. Through comprehensive surveys and rigorous data analysis, the research assesses fisherfolks' comprehension of prohibited acts and associated penalties. Results unveil varying awareness levels, indicating a higher understanding of prohibited acts compared to associated penalties. The study advocates for targeted educational campaigns, community-based initiatives, reinforced law enforcement, and tailored legal literacy programs to elevate awareness and encourage adherence to sustainable fishing practices. The proposed action plan seeks to bridge knowledge gaps, promote responsible fishing, and contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems.

Background: Hairdressing is a profession which is blooming in modern time not only in money making but also as a desired line of work for the youth. The mechanical load on the joints, prolonged standing, longer working hours, missed meals, not taking breaks during work, and attending to a large number of customers in a single day significantly add as important occupational health risks for these professionals. As a result, several researchers found that occupational-related MSD is widespread among hairdressers resulting in altering their work productivity and also increasing their financial burden. Therefore, this study aims to find out the health problems of urban hairdressers with special focus on musculoskeletal complaints related to physical aspects of the work (muscular pain due to bad postures, repetitive movements, prolonged stretching of muscles, exertion, etc leading to painful discomfort in caring out regular work) based on their self-reported outcomes. Objectives: To find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder in hairdressers by using Nordic questionnaire and VAS scale. Materials and Methods: Based on the inclusion criteria, the study was carried out among 30 salon workers of different salons in Maharashtra. Standard Nordic questionnaire and visual analog scale was used to check the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders for the past 12 months and past 7 days. Statistical Analysis Used: A frequency and percentage table was used to analyze prevalence, and Chi-square test was used to check its association with age, hours of working and work experience among hair dressers. RESULTS: The study shows 30 beauty salon workers were participated in the study which was 100% of response rate. Nordic questionnaire was used to assess the musculoskeletal pain among hairdressers. Pain on visual analog scale (VAS) was also taken to check the severity of pain. Conclusions: The study concluded that the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was majorly seen at neck (70%) followed by lower back (53.33%), shoulder (23.33%) and lastly the knees (43.33%) where the severity of pain was mild and its interference was highly noted in general activities by the hairdressers.

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the awareness and performance of Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSOs) in Lapu Lapu City in various barangay of focusing on their duties, responsibilities, and adherence to regulatory standards outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 2003-42. The data, drawn from a structured questionnaire administered to respondents, reveals disparities in the distribution of tanods and highlights challenges in data collection due to the dynamic schedules of BPSOs. While BPSOs demonstrate commendable awareness in certain duties, including crime prevention and coordination with local authorities, there are identified areas for improvement, such as preserving accident scenes, conducting random searches, and disseminating information about regulatory frameworks. The study recommends targeted training programs, flexible data collection strategies, and collaborative initiatives to enhance public safety efforts within barangays. Continuous monitoring, community engagement, and periodic surveys are proposed to foster a responsive public safety framework, recognizing the importance of effective communication and the need for ongoing evaluation. This abstract encapsulates the key findings and recommendations, contributing to the advancement of BPSOs' effectiveness in ensuring the safety and security of barangay communities.

This study explores the effectiveness of the community-based treatment and rehabilitation program for drug surrenderers in Barangay Dapitan, Municipality of Cordova. Utilizing a comprehensive survey, data were gathered and analyzed to assess the demographic characteristics of participants and evaluate the outcomes of rehabilitation and reintegration efforts. Findings indicate a prevalence of male participants aged 44-50, suggesting a correlation with drug use and health-related concerns. The community-based program demonstrated significant success, particularly in counseling, home-based care, psychosocial interventions, and preventive education. While some specific activities showed room for improvement, the involvement of experienced interventionists contributed to the overall effectiveness. Recommendations include enhancing counseling strategies, expanding life skills development, and strengthening family support. The proposed action plan outlines targeted initiatives to optimize rehabilitation and reintegration programs, emphasizing ongoing evaluation and participant feedback. This study contributes to the discourse on community-based drug rehabilitation, providing insights for program enhancement and sustainable impact.

Skin diseases not only affects physical body of a person but also affects his lifestyle and social confidence very badly. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory non-infectious disease of skin which is characterized by well-defined erythematous lesions having plaques with silvery scales. In Ayurveda Ekakustha can be studied as plaque psoriasis basing on its sign and symptoms. Ekakustha or plaque psoriasis is a Vata Kaphaja Kustha Roga which can be treated with both Antahparimarjan and Bahirparimarjan Chikitsa. Here is a case study on Ekakustha where Samsodhana and Sanshaman therapy were adopted to treat the disease. Virechan therapy in regular intervals along with Takradhara and Ayurveda medication was given to the patient treated for a period of 6 months. The severity of the psoriatic lesions was assessed by PASI score taken before and after treatment. Before starting the treatment his PASI score was 49.8. After 2 months it was 27, after 4 months it was 9.3 and after 6 months treatment his PASI score was 0. Then after 3 months follow up also there was no new complains and the patient was absolutely fine with no psoriatic features.

La phénoménologie VAWC or the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004, is a law passed to protect women and children from violence also known as RA 9262, the law is in keeping with the provisions on human rights enshrined in the Philippine Constitution. Violence against women and children (VAWC) appears as one of the country’s pervasive social problems. However, a concerning reality exists where many VAWC cases remain unreported and unprosecuted. This raises crucial questions: Why do victims choose not to pursue charges against their abusers, and what factors contribute to this decision?. This study determined the Prevailing Reasons Why Most Victims of VAWC Will Not Pursue in Filing Cases. Descriptive type of research was utilized; the data were gathered through survey-made questionnaire as the main instrument in data gathering for the respondents from Lapu-Lapu City. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents were aged 37-40 years old and were from Barangay VAWC and WCPD investigators, were married, and the educational attainment mostly is bachelor's degree. A convenience sampling technique was used when the respondents were selected based on their availability and willingness to participate in the study. The main instrument used had undergone content validation through the panel of experts to ascertain their functionality and reliability. Data Analysis was done using frequency, percentage, and weighted mean. The findings revealed that physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects serve as a way for a researcher in determining the most common reasons why most victims will not pursue filing cases. Based on the results, in financial aspects, most of the victims will not pursue filing a case as they did not have enough money to file.

Disasters are either caused by natural or human-induced as well as various factors that influence the exposure and vulnerability of a community. This study intends to determine the level of performance of BDRRMO in Brgy. Jagobiao Mandaue, City, since Philippines is located along the boundary of major tectonic plates and at the center of a typhoon belt. This quantitative study utilized the descriptive approach of survey research that was used to describe, analyze, and interpret the data collected. The respondents of this study were members of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (BDRRMO) of Jagobiao Mandaue City. The Barangay Public Safety Officer (BPSO) is included also as the respondent of this study, and resident of Sitio San. Lorenzo, San Jose, Sto. Niño, and Sto. Rosario. This study utilized a researcher-made questionnaire and used a 4-point Likert Scale that underwent a validation process from the research adviser to ensure the validity of the survey questionnaires. In the treatment of data, simple percentages determined the relative frequencies and percentages of the respondent’s profile and weighted mean to ascertain the level of response of BDRRMO to calamities. The data revealed that the level of response of Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office on their job description as a first responder received a good rating in terms of Disaster Mitigation. They were able to attain a good rating from the respondents in terms of monitoring and visibility. In terms of Disaster Preparedness, the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office received a good rating with regards to the training and capacity building of their personnel. The data also showed that the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office received a good rating in terms of Disaster Response from the respondents. The BDRRMO got a good rating with regards to emergency response The Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office obtained a good rating on Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery in terms of having evacuation facilities for the affected families. The findings concluded that the level of response of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office meets the expected performance in implementing the four (4) thematic areas of disaster management. Moreover, the BDRRMO exhibited a good level of response in terms of Disaster Mitigation. This means that they were able to fulfill their duties in monitoring and visibility. In addition, the BDRRMO showed a good implementation of safety protocols and guidelines before calamities occur.

Urethral stricture disease is a common urological condition, resulting from trauma and infection. We want to report a case of urethral carcinoma which was mistaken to be benign urethral stricture disease. Signs and symptoms of urethral cancer are neither diagnostic or pathognomonic.

Introduction: Most common benign tumours of smooth muscle is leiomyoma which is frequently seen in uterus. Extrauterine leiomyoma are rare especially in the deep soft tissue like female urethra. Thus, presence of a urethra mass poses a significant diagnostic challenge as its differential diagnosis includes an extensive list of both benign and malignant pathologies of gynaecological or urologic origin. We describe an unusual case of urethral leiomyoma that was mistaken as bladder mass. Objective: Review the diagnosis and evaluation, summarize the treatment of urethral leiomyoma. Methods: A 23 yr. old female presented to our department with complains of increased frequency of micturition and lower abdominal pain since 2 months. CT KUB suggestive of well defined mild homogenously enhancing soft tissue density polypoidal mass lesion in proximal urethra indenting on base of bladder with intravesical extension likely suggestive of benign neoplastic mass. The patient underwent transurethral resection of the urethral mass under spinal anaesthesia. Results: HPE S/o Benign spindle cell lesion of urethral tumour IHC = SMA & Vimentin – Positive suggestive of leiomyoma. Conclusion: Urethral leiomyoma is rare and poses diagnostic difficulty to a certain degree. Complete surgical excision was recommended for HPE confirmation.

Acute periodontitis can become chronic apical periodontitis, which can then drain into the sinus tract, as a result of minor carelessness and incorrect diagnosis of ongoing oral infections brought on by trauma, caries, or periodontal disease. Although an intra-oral drainage is more typical, this sinus may be extra-oral or intra-oral. The goal of this case report is to discuss how extra oral sinuses are managed following successful endodontic therapy. The patient was sent to us after receiving many antibiotic prescriptions as a result of a misdiagnosis. Following clinical assessments, root canal therapy was carried out. During the follow-up period, the indications and symptoms resolved, confirming the accurate diagnosis. Elimination of dental infection leads to complete recovery in such patients.

An immediate implant placement in the anterior aesthetic zone is a challenging job for the operator since it is associated with higher chances of buccal bone resorption both in vertical and horizontal dimensions after extraction of tooth. In the present era of modern implantology newer techniques, materials and methods are introducing day by day to prevent bone loss around immediate extraction implant placement site and maintenance of soft tissue as well as hard tissue architecture around the implant. Partial extraction therapy / socket shield therapy is one of the promising and successful technique to prevent buccal bone loss and maintenance of soft tissue architecture around the implant. In SST a piece of tooth root which is left over the buccal wall to maintain the blood supply through periodontal ligament hence preventing the bone loss and maintaining the volume of surrounding tissue (1). This technique is practiced from single rooted to multiple rooted tooth. The complexity of the technique and chances of procedural error increases with the variation in anatomy of root in term of shape, number, curvature and location inside oral cavity.

The observation of the researcher as a nurse in a hospital in South-East, Nigeria is that intra-professional conflict is rife among nurses. Strikingly, the incidence of intra-professional conflict among nurses could be a function of many factors among which are age and academic qualifications. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate Effects of age and academic qualification on intra-professional conflict among nurses in selected hospitals in South-East, Nigeria. The research design employed in the study was a cross sectional survey, sample size of 997 nurses who were randomly selected participated in the study. The data were obtained using a 19-item questionnaire titled: Sources of Intra-Professional Conflicts among Nurses Questionnaire (SIPCNQ). SIPCNQ was validated by two other experts from departments of nursing and health management. Reliability of SIPCNQ which was tested with Cronbach alpha test to determine its internal consistency obtained an alpha coefficient reliability of 0.68-0.86 and was considered reliable for the study. Mean, Standard Deviation with Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that intra-professional conflict negatively affected nurses of 21-30yrs the most, followed by nurses of 31-40yrs while nurses of 51-60 years are least affected by intra-professional conflict. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed that intra-professional conflict negatively affected nurses with Diploma/other certificates the most, followed by nurses with BScN/BNSc degree while nurses with PhD/other higher degrees are least affected by intra-professional conflict. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that Ministry of health and employers of nurses should endeavor to organize conferences and workshops for younger nurses on the professional ways of managing and resolving intra-professional conflicts.