OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

120 McArthur Highway, Marulas Valenzuela City

College of Nursing
Valenzuela Campus

FOCUSED GROUP DISCUSSION

In partial fulfillment in the requirements for Veritas Et Misericordia 4

Submitted By:

Agustin, Elia Mariz Arago, Lharry Mae

Alawi, Amerah Janey Mikah Andres, Christian Jude
Aquino, Kete Valerie V. Bedis, Angelo Cedrick B.
Alfaro, Mark Joshua Biag, Justine Mae M.
Alonzo, Lyka J. Braga, John Mark

BSN 3-Y1-25

Submitted To:
Profesor: Christian Eldon Cahilig

October 24 2023
 FOCUSED GROUP DISCUSSION

Topic FDG Characteristics Description of Solution,

Discussion Suggested for the
Future
Community Location: Brgy. Zamora, We talked with the Solution and Suggested:
Participation Meycauayan young students from
Through Brgy. Zamora about the First: Educational
Health Number of Participants: Expanded Food and Workshops: Organize
Teaching 20 - 25 Elementary Student Nutrition Education workshops or
About Program (EFNEP). educational sessions that
Expanded Age: 9-10 years old During our sessions, we are age-appropriate and
Food and instructed them on the engaging to teach
Nutrition Gender: Male & Female correct method of elementary students
Education handwashing to about proper
Program Duration: 30 minutes - 1 safeguard themselves handwashing techniques
(EFNEP) hour health session from viruses, and we and the significance of
also educated them good nutrition. Use
Nursing Student of about various fruits interactive activities,
OLFU: An adept facilitator and their colors. The demonstrations, and
capable of leading the health EFNEP students videos to make learning
session, maintaining its desired fun.
focus, and guaranteeing that straightforward, useful,
every participant has a and pertinent guidance Second: Hygiene
chance to express their ideas on dietary choices and Demonstrations: Have
and participate to the effective handwashing regular handwashing
intervention. techniques. They saw demonstrations where
lectures as a beneficial students can observe and
Objectives: To Educate approach to obtain practice the proper
students about the nutritional knowledge, handwashing steps.
importance of proper hand- but they also preferred Provide them with visual
washing to prevent the engaging, enjoyable, aids like posters and
spread of germs and reduce hands-on activities that handouts with simple
the risk of infectious encouraged sharing of instructions.
diseases, such as the ideas and personal
common cold and flu. experiences. Third: Classroom
Activities: Incorporate
By addressing these A focus group lessons on hygiene and
objectives in elementary discussion on nutrition into the school
students, nursing student of elementary curriculum. Use hands-
fatima can help ensure that handwashing and on activities, such as
children grow up with a proper nutrition can be planting a small garden
strong understanding of the a valuable way to to learn about fruits and
importance of handwashing gather insights, ideas, vegetables or cooking
 and proper nutrition, setting and feedback from simple, healthy recipes in
the stage for healthier and various stakeholders, class.
more informed lives. including teachers,
parents, and students, Fourth: Interactive
to inform health Games and Apps:
teaching strategies. Introduce educational
games or mobile apps
Evaluate the that teach kids about
community nutrition and
environment's handwashing in a playful
contribution to health and interactive way.
education. Consider These can be both
factors such as the entertaining and
availability of educational.
handwashing stations,
nutritious meal options Fifth: Guest Speakers:
in the cafeteria, and the Invite healthcare
integration of health professionals,
education into the nutritionists, or local
curriculum. experts to speak to the
students about the
importance of
handwashing and
nutrition. Hearing from a
knowledgeable source
can be impactful.

Sixth: Parent
Involvement: Encourage
parents to get involved in
teaching their children
about proper
handwashing and
nutrition at home. Send
informational materials
and resources for parents
to use with their kids.
Community Title: Community Well- Begin by discussing the Suggested Solution:
Issues and being Through Proper significance of For a more detailed
Needs: Nutrition and Handwashing handwashing and approach, consider
proper nutritions. implementing the
The residents Location: Brgy. Zamora, Share facts about how following:
of Barangay Meycauayan these practices can
Zamora in prevent illness, 1. Handwashing Stations:
Meycuayan Objectives: To understand promote growth, and Install handwashing
are presently the community's awareness, enhance overall well- stations around the
grappling knowledge, practices, and being. community with friendly
with a challenges related to proper soap dispensers and
concern nutrition and handwashing A focus group posters illustrating the
where a and to gather suggestions for discussion can provide handwashing steps.
significant improvement. a rich source of
number of information and 2. Nutrition Education
individuals, Participants: A diverse insights to develop a Program: Create a
may not fully group of community comprehensive and comprehensive nutrition
grasp the members, including parents, effective health education program that
significance caregivers, teachers, teaching program for includes lessons,
of practicing healthcare workers, and individual. It allows workshops, and activities
effective local leaders include people various perspectives to focused on the
hand- from different age groups be considered and importance of a balanced
washing and and backgrounds. helps in tailoring the diet, the food groups,
adhering to a approach to the specific and the benefits of fruits
well-rounded Nursing Student of needs and challenges of and vegetables.
diet to OLFU: A skilled facilitator the school and its
safeguard who can guide the community. 3. Nutritious School
their health. discussion, keep it on track, Meals: Work with the
This lack of and ensure that all Explore the obstacles school cafeteria to ensure
awareness participants have an that may hinder that the meals provided
could opportunity to share their individual from are nutritious and well-
potentially thoughts. practicing proper balanced. This sets a
result in the handwashing and practical example of
development Duration: Aim for a 30 maintaining a balanced healthy eating.
of diarrhea or mins to 1 -hour session. diet. Common barriers
malnutrition. could include lack of 4. Health and Wellness
Gender: Male & Female awareness, access to Clubs: Establish health
nutritious food, or and wellness clubs or
distractions. committees where
individuals can actively
Inquire about the most participate in promoting
effective teaching good hygiene and
methods that the nutrition practices.
participants have found
or experienced in 5. Health Days: Organize
teaching handwashing periodic health days at
and nutrition to the community, where
individual. Consider everyone can participate
interactive activities, in activities related to
demonstrations, or handwashing, nutrition,
technology-based and physical fitness.
approaches.
6. Parent-Teacher
The insights gained Communication:
from such discussions Maintain open
can be invaluable for communication with
promoting proper parents about the
nutrition and school's efforts in
handwashing practices promoting these
in the community. practices. Encourage
parents to reinforce the
Implement lessons and practices at
community-wide home.
nutrition education
programs to raise 7. Tracking and
awareness about the Evaluation: Regularly
importance of a assess the impact of the
balanced diet. program by collecting
Conduct workshops feedback from student,
and seminars on meal teachers, and parents.
planning, healthy Make necessary
cooking, and the adjustments based on the
nutritional value of results to ensure
locally available foods. effectiveness
DOCUMENTATION
 PAG SUSURI NG MGA KALAHOK SA PROYEKTO / AKTIBIDAD

Pangalan: Kasarian: Edad:

Agustin, Elia Mariz Female 21 y/o

Arago, Lharry Mae Female 20 y/o
Alawi, Amerah Janey Mikah Female 21 y/o
Andres, Christian Jude Male 21 y/o
Aquino, Kete Valerie V. Female 21 y/o
Alonzo, Lyka J. Female 21 y/o
Alfaro, Mark Joshua Male 21 y/o
Bedis, Angelo Cedrick B. Male 21 y/o
Biag, Justine Mae M. Female 20 y/o
Braga, John Mark Male 21 y/o
Proyekto/Aktibidad: Community Participation Through Health Teaching About Expanded
Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Lugar: Barangay Zamora, Petsa: October 18, 2023
Meycuayan (Elementary School)

EVALUATION FORM

UKOL SA PROYEKTO / AKTIBIDAD 1 2 3 4

Maayos at may sapat na oras upang maipaalam sa mamamayan ang proyekto/ ✔

aktibidad
Maayos at nasa tamang oras ang pagsisimula at pagtatapos ng proyekto/ aktibi ✔
dad
Naangkop ang lugar para sa proyekto/ aktibidad ✔
Maayos ang daloy ng proyekto/ aktibidad ✔

Naisakatuparan ang layunin ng proyekto/ aktibidad ✔

Nakuha ang kooperasyon ng mga kalahok ✔

Naisangguni sa pamayanan ang proyekto/ aktibidad ✔

Naaayon ang proyekto/ aktibidad sa mga isyu o pangangailangan ng ✔
pamayanan
Kalahok ang mga taga pamayanan sa pagpaplano ng proyekto/aktibidad ✔
Maaaring ulitin ang ganitong proyekto/ aktibidad ✔
Nakatulong ang proyekto pagtugon sa mga isyu o pangangailangan ng ✔
pamayanan
 JOURNAL WRITING

What are the factors that made this project a success? How was it a factor?

Successful Health Teaching for Elementary Students, particularly in the domains of proper
Handwashing and Nutrition, encompassed several factors that contributed to effective learning
and behavior change. Here are some of the key factors that were considered by the Nursing
Students of Fatima during their health teaching: Initially, We engaged in a conversation with the
barangay healthcare workers. Subsequently, We obtained informed consent to ascertain if we
could proceed with health teaching. Following this, the barangay captain initiated discussions with
the school principals to secure approval for the teaching, which the principals, along with the
elementary school teachers, granted. We utilized age-appropriate language, visuals, and activities
to ensure that the information was both engaging and easy to understand. Within the classroom
discussions, we established clear learning objectives for the health education lessons, making it
explicit what students should comprehend and be capable of doing following the instruction. For
instance, this encompassed grasping the significance of handwashing and making wise choices
regarding their food. We actively involved the elementary students in hands-on and interactive
activities, which might entail practical demonstrations for handwashing and engaging students in
tasks related to food preparation, taste testing, and meal planning for nutrition. Additionally,
during our focused group discussions, we made use of visual aids like posters, videos, and charts to
strengthen fundamental concepts. These visual tools were effective in aiding students' recollection
of handwashing steps and in helping them understand the different food groups within a balanced
diet.

The nursing students incorporated stories, anecdotes, and real-life examples to make the
topics relatable and memorable. They shared stories about the consequences of not washing hands
or the benefits of a balanced diet. The importance of handwashing and proper nutrition was
consistently reinforced. If they returned or visited the barangay again, these topics were evaluated
to ensure that the information was retained and applied. After the health teaching, they provided
food items as rewards to praise and incentivize students who demonstrated good handwashing and
nutrition practices. Positive reinforcement motivated students to embrace healthy habits. The
parents and guardians of the students were encouraged to support the lessons at home, with
information and assignments involving families, such as meal planning or handwashing challenges.
Health education was incorporated into the school's curriculum and became a regular part of the
students' learning experience. This ensured that health topics received the attention they deserved
and were not treated as one-time events. We engaged with the educators to establish a classroom
setting that fostered health and cleanliness. This included ensuring the availability of adequate
handwashing facilities and opportunities for physical activities. Following students' meals, we
assessed their understanding and abilities regarding handwashing and nutrition. We offered
constructive feedback and tailored guidance for improvement. Most significantly, we collaborated
with teachers, parents, and barangay healthcare workers to provide additional resources and
expertise. They were able to offer valuable insights and organize health-oriented workshops to
emphasize the significance of maintaining good health practices.

Fundamentally, the objective of successful health education for elementary students is to

instill enduring healthy habits. By considering these aspects, the nursing students of Fatima, along
with their partners, can contribute to helping students establish a solid foundation in proper
handwashing and nutrition, ultimately leading to improved overall health and well-being.