Bridging the gap:

Strategies for improving healthcare

access in Sitio tabay
(Research Study)

RIZZA JANE FRANCISCO & ALLANA MAE NAMOL

Overview:
Health care is one of the fundamental rights of every Filipino; it should be available to
everyone, especially in remote areas. However, other Filipinos, especially those who
live in rural areas far from the city, don't receive enough services. There is a huge gap
between those who can afford high-quality healthcare and those who cannot. A
study shows that only 15% had a check-up, despite 63% reporting a family history of
chronic diseases. This provides existential evidence supporting the need for health
programs that will improve access for the underserved rural population (Reyes-Gibby
& Aday 2005).

Figure 1. (Spatial distribution of accessibility to outpatient healthcare facilities in Figure 2. (Spatial distribution of accessibility to inpatient healthcare facilities in Figure 3. (Hospital Distribution in the Philippines)
the Philippines) the Philippines) Source : asiaactual.com
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About the place:
1 hour & 30 minutes

105 households

ARCHITECTURE PRESENTATION
CHALLENGES:

1. POOR ROAD CONDITION AND LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

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Figure 1. (Current road situation in Sitio, Tabay)

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Figure 2. (Residents of Sitio Tabay engaging in "dagyaw" or bayanihan to repair the road after Tropical Storm Enteng).
CHALLENGES:

2. LACK OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Source : WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines, 2017

Figure 3.(Daycare Center in Sitio Tabay, Patria Pandan)

• BF1KD
• Immunization
• Pre-natal check up
• Health check up for senior citizens
Source: https://www.shanne.ph/natural-nourishment-exploring-herbal-medicinal-
products-in-the-philippines/
CHALLENGES:

3. SHORTAGE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Source: https://redcross.com.ph/health-service/

Figure 5. (Ratio of population to barangay health workers Philippines 2022, by region)

Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1370633/philippines-number-of-health-workers-by-region/

Figure 4. (Image of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) in Sitio Tabay)

Figure 6. (Distribution of Health Care Workers in the Philippines)
Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1370633/philippines-number-of-health-workers-by-region/
CHALLENGES:

3. RISING TREND OF ADOLESCENT PREGNANCIES

Source: https://philippines.unfpa.org/en/news/p33b-potential-income-lost-due-teen-pregnancy-0

Figure 7. ( Total registered live births among adolescent mothers (19 y.o under) in Western Visayas, 2022)
Data Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, 2022)

Source: https://www.howuknow.com/en/contraception-methods-malaysia? Source: Manila Bulletin

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ASSESSMENT:

• Section 7 of the Magna Carta for

Barangay Health Workers, there
should be at least one BHW
appointed in each barangay for
every 20 households, under the
supervision and control of the DOH.
Figure 8. (Percentage of Live Births in the 2 Years preceding the Survey by Place of
Delivery, Philippines: 2017 to 2022)
Sources: 2017 and 2022 National Demographic and Health Surveys, Philippine Statistics Authority

• Only 50 percent of Filipinos were

able to access primary health care
within the government's standard
time frame of 30 minutes (Philippine
Institute for Development Studies).

Figure 10. (Percentage of Live Births in the 2 Years preceding the Survey that were Delivered in
Figure 9. (Percentage of Women Aged 15-49 Years whose last Live Birth in the 2 a Health Facility by Region, Philippines: 2022)
Years preceding the Survey was not Delivered in a Health Facility, by Specific Source: 2022 National Demographic and Heath Survey, Philippine Statistics Authority
Reasons, and by Residence, Philippines: 2022)
Source: 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey, Philippine Statistics Authority
GOAL OF THE STUDY:

Comprehensively assess the current healthcare

situation in Sitio Tabay.

Identify specific barriers to healthcare access and

propose targeted solutions to address these issues.

The study seeks to ensure residents have immediate

access to essential medical care.

Explore strategies to offer a holistic range of services

beyond medical care.
 SOLUTIONS:
• TRANSPORTATION

• HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
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Thank you!