Extent of Sustainability on the Health Protocols Implementation in the Face-to-Face classes and the Teachers&rsquo; Health Status

Aba  Allaba,; Heaven  Ocladina,

Extent of Sustainability on the Health Protocols Implementation in the Face-to-Face classes and the Teachers’ Health Status

Abstract:

This research sought to determine the level of sustainability in implementing health protocols in face-to-face classes and the extent of health condition of teachers in District 5, Division of Malaybalay City for the School Year 2023-2024. This study also aimed to investigate the relationship between the sustainability of health protocol implementation in face-to-face classes and health status of teachers in District 5, Malaybalay City Division during the 2023-2024 school year. Researcher-made questionnaire that was content validated and pilot tested was given to 125 elementary teachers. This utilized a descriptive-correlation design with tools such as weighted mean, standard deviation, and Pearson r Product Moment Correlation. Results indicated the implementation of health protocols in face-to-face classes in District 5, Malaybalay City Division during the school year 2023-2024 was highly sustainable. The protocols strictly adhered to guidelines concerning physical distancing, hand washing, cleaning and hygiene, the use of alcohol and sanitizer, and wearing face masks. Concurrently, there was a very high level of health conditions among the teachers during this in-person learning period. Importantly, the study found a significant relationship between the sustainability of health protocol implementation in the face-to-face classes and the health condition of teachers in the district. Hence, the study concluded that rigorous enforcement and sustainability of health measures not only supports safe in-person education but also enhances the well-being of teachers, contributing to the overall educational quality and resilience of the educational system.

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