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Exploring the Health Conditions and Practices of Public School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study

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  • Rexomar D. Perez

    (University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Philippines)

  • Dennis V. Madrigal

    (University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos)

Abstract

The teachers’ role inthe teaching and learning process is vital. However, they can only be effective if they maintain their health and energy levels. Thus, this phenomenological inquiry intends to explore the health of public school teachers in Negros Occidental, Philippines.The data were gathered using an in-depth interview.Meanwhile, the recursive textual analysis guided by the three C's of Lichtman-Coding, Categorizing, and Conceptualizing was employed to analysethe data thematically. The findings show that teachers didnot feel any pain nor weakness, slept well, had enough energy to do tasks, and were free from any diseases. Hence, health issues were managed accordingly. Likewise, teachers exemplified their practices in monitoring their weight, medical results, food intake, and feelings of oneself. Also, teachers shared that to be healthy is to think that you are healthy. Thus, eating healthy food, regular exercise, and enough fluid consumption are the most common health practices of teachers that helped alleviate their health status and self-confidence. In general, teachers emphasized considering one's physical conditions, focusing on things that make them healthy. Henceforth, individual assessment of health status differs. Nevertheless, regular practice of healthful behaviorscan maintain or improve health.

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  • Rexomar D. Perez & Dennis V. Madrigal, 2021. "Exploring the Health Conditions and Practices of Public School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 20(1), pages 156-162, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:20:y:2021:i:1:p:156-162
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v20i1.3520
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    1. Yang, Ruijuan & You, Xuqun & Zhang, Yu & Lian, Ling & Feng, Wei, 2019. "Teachers’ mental health becoming worse: The case of China," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 70(C), pages 1-1.
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    Health; assessment; public school teachers; phenomenology; Philippines;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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