Elysium in Discovery: Usapang Presyon

March 28, 2014

In trying to address one of the top 5 health problems in our community which is high incidence of hypertension, the Team Pangga conducted a seminar entitled Usapang Presyon: Kontra Altapresyon focusing on the nature, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, management and monitoring of hypertension. The participants of the said activity comprise of identified hypertensive residents as well as their family members.

During the registration period, the Team Pangga as well as the Red Rangers helped one another in blood pressure taking. A seminar kit which includes a brown envelope, ballpen, blank sheet of paper as well as pamphlet or “High Blood Manwal” was given to each of the participants.

The activity commenced with a prayer led by Evelyn Buleg, a participant, followed by the singing of the National Anthem led by Fatimatu Zahra Qassim. The program was headed by Edward Ariel Tadea who also welcomed the participants of the seminar. The project director, yours truly Sherry Mae Nocon, facilitated the interactive quiz which is composed of 5 questions regarding hypertension and prizes were given out to the winners. Pre-test questionnaires were then distributed to determine the knowledge of the participants on the basic concepts of hypertension. Unfortunately, our guest speaker, Dr. Ruzenda B. Ramos, had a conflict with the schedule and was not able to come; however, 2 Level IV medical students took over and gave the lecture on the said topic. After the lecture, an open forum was done as we clarified the issues concerning hypertension. Post-test questionnaires were then distributed. It was followed by the awarding of certificates and tokens to our guest speakers, Ms. Maria Caselyn F. Lopez and Ms. Sarah Lizette S. Aquino as well as to the participants.

During the event, it was evident that everyone is eager to learn about hypertension since this condition is very common among the residents. They verbalized that they have learned a lot from the seminar and also they enjoyed the program.

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