Greatness In Distal Area (GIDA): Exploring the Lives of Community Health Nurses in Geographically-Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas for Health
Volume 7 - Issue 4, April 2024 Edition
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Author(s)
Kyle Patrick Odarve, Michael Kyle Audrex V. Exaltacion, Vee jay B. Marquez, Cheryl Moana Marie Fedelis, Daisy Joy C. Carin, RN, MAN
Keywords
Barangay, Community health nurses, GIDA, Health challenges
Abstract
In the realm of healthcare, where the focus extends beyond individual well-being to encompass the health of entire communities, Community Health Nursing arises as an essential aspect. Individuals, families, demographic groups, and communities rely on these committed healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent disease, and facilitate recovery. However, in the Philippines, specifically in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA) like Butuan City, community health nurses grapple with formidable challenges. The study aimed to develop a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of community health nurses assigned in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas for health in Butuan City. Purposive sampling was used which included 15 Community Health Nurses in 12 Barangays in Butuan City. The study utilized a qualitative design through interviews, specifically, phenomenological, through the use of an interview questionnaire. The research delves into the lived experiences of CHNs working in GIDAs, aiming to understand their specific challenges characterized by constrained healthcare access and resource scarcity, and how they collaboratively navigate these obstacles to deliver adaptable healthcare services that cater to a wide spectrum of life stages, encompassing infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older adulthood. This study emphasizes the necessity of collaboration among multiple stakeholders which are critical to enhancing healthcare delivery, assisting nurses in underprivileged regions, and promoting GIDA communities' overall health results, building a more equitable and resilient healthcare system.
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