Implementation of Minimum Health Protocols for Dine-in Restaurants in Dumaguete City, Philippines
Sheena T. Guevarra | Ryan O. Tayco | Millard Vaughn Tubog
Discipline: health studies
Abstract:
This study aimed to assess the implementation of minimum health protocols in dine-in restaurants
in Dumaguete City. The researchers employed a descriptive research method using correlational techniques.
The study focused on the owners, managers, and customers of dine-in restaurants, who were selected as
respondents through convenience sampling. Results indicated that dine-in restaurants in Dumaguete City
fully adhered to the government-mandated health protocols. Customers reported that the dine-in
establishments they visited consistently implemented these protocols. Compliance with these measures was
crucial for the restaurants to continue operating in the new normal. The study highlighted significant
challenges faced by dine-in restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, including financial and operational
impacts, adjustments to new norms, and adherence to government protocols. Additionally, the research
revealed correlations between these challenges and various aspects of the restaurants' organizational
profiles, such as the number of part-time employees and business hours. One of the primary challenges
identified was the adherence to government protocols. The findings suggest that dine-in restaurants in
Dumaguete City should maintain strict implementation and monitoring of the health protocols set by the
government to ensure the safety of their services and products. Adhering to these safety and health protocols
is essential for controlling the spread of COVID-19 and providing a safe environment for customers
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