Competence and Commitment of Barangay Health workers: An Opportunity for Better Health Promotion Services
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competence, commitment, barangay health workers, health promotion servicesAbstract
Several research studies were conducted in the Philippines on the Competence of Barangay Health Workers on the context of the procedural delivery of the health services. This study was conducted to highlight the results of the seminar-training on Health Promotion Services conducted and assess the BHWs’ Commitment to the work. Methods:This research study has utilized the quantitative approach. The purpose of this study is to look into the BHWs’ Competence and Commitment to assist target the specific areas that still needs to be improved. The research was conducted using a survey questionnaires among 100 BHWs at the end of their seminar training conducted. Findings:The study revealed that the Competence in terms of Task Skills indicates a degree to a great extent of enhanced skills and knowledge; Competence in terms of Management skills, the study showed that the respondents rarely demonstrates their management skills. On the other hand, the respondents’ level of Affective Commitment is unlikely to feel the need to commit themselves however, respondents have showed commitment to Continue their services to the organization as volunteers. However, with their continued commitment, the study showed that the respondents have not seen themselves being obligated to work with the organization (Normative) to fully commit themselves in a long term commitment.
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