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This study was conducted to determine the perceptions on the readiness of Medical Laboratory Science students and faculty of Central Philippine University about the limited face-to-face classes amidst the COVID- 19 pandemic. Specifically, this study aimed to:
Determine the demographic profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, year level, transportation to school, and COVID- 19 vaccination status.
Determine the perceptions of MLS students of Central Philippine University regarding the readiness of limited face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and housing and transportation amidst COVID- 19 pandemic.
Determine the perceptions of MLS faculty of Central Philippine University regarding the readiness of limited face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and housing and transportation amidst COVID- 19 pandemic.
Determine whether the perceptions of MLS students and faculty have a significant impact regarding the readiness of limited classes amidst COVID- 19 pandemic.
This study was conducted with the aim to provide crucial knowledge and better understanding on the perceptions of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students and faculty of the Central Philippine University regarding the limited face-to-face classes amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
The data collected were used as the basis for the explanation of the statement problems. Mean, frequency, percentage, standard deviation, t- value, and Spearman’s rank- order correlation were the tools used on the interpretation of the results.
The demographic profiles of the respondents were presented in Table 4.1 in the next page. Age, gender, year level, COVID-19 vaccination status, and transportation to school were included for the profile of the students. As shown in the table, there were more female student respondents than male. The age of the students ranges from 18 years old to 23 years old. Student respondents were obtained from first year to fourth year levels of CPU CMLS with distribution among all sections. The percentage of year levels presented in the table was based on the proportionate allocation of sample population (Table 3.2). As for the COVID- 19 vaccination status, data showed that most of the students were fully- vaccinated with booster (66.70%). 33.37% is fully- vaccinated without booster, 0.37% is partially vaccinated, and 1.48% of the students still remained unvaccinated. In terms of transportation to school, majority of the students used Public Utility Vehicle (PUV). Following are those who took private vehicles who either drives own car (10.33%) or shared private car (9.23%). Some of the respondents walked to university (5.90%), and 0.37% used bicycle.
On the other hand, age, gender, COVID- 19 vaccination status, and transportation to school were included for the profile of the faculty. As shown in the same table, there were more female faculty respondents than male. The age of the respondents ranges from 23 to 53 years old. In terms of COVID- 19 vaccination status, almost all of the respondents were fully- vaccinated with booster (91.30%). The remaining 8.70% on the other hand were all fully- vaccinated without booster. When it comes to transportation to school, the faculty made use of PUV (52.17%). Also follows were those who used private vehicles who either drives own private car (30.44%) or shared private vehicle (13.05%). The remaining 4.34% of the faculty preferred walking.
Table 4.1. Demographic profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, year level, COVID-19 vaccination status, and transportation to school.
Demographic Profile Frequency Percentage
Students
Gender
Male
Female
Age
18-23 years old
Year Level
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
Vaccination Status
Fully- vaccinated with booster
Fully- vaccinated without booster
Partially- vaccinated
Unvaccinated
Transportation to School
Drives own private vehicle
Shared private vehicle
Public Utility Vehicle (PUV)
Bicycle
Others
58
213
83
75
63
50
181
85
1
4
28
25
201
1
16
21.41%
78.59%
30.63%
27.68%
23.25%
18.44%
66.78%
31.37%
0.37%
1.48%
10.33%
9.23%
74.17%
0.37%
5.90%
Faculty
Gender
Male
Female
Age
23-53 years old
Vaccination Status
Fully- vaccinated with booster
Fully- vaccinated without booster
Partially- vaccinated
Unvaccinated
Transportation to School
Drives own private vehicle
Shared private vehicle
Public Utility Vehicle (PUV)
Bicycle
Others
6
17
21
2
0
0
7
3
12
0
1
26.09%
73.91%
91.30%
8.70%
0%
0%
30.44%
13.05%
52.17%
0%
4.34%
Table 4.2 shows the mean and standard deviation of students’ perceived readiness in terms of limited face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measure, and house and transportation. The students’ perceived readiness on limited face-to-face classes have a mean value of 4.14 and a standard deviation of 0.88. This revealed that students agree and had a positive view about having limited face-to-face classes amidst pandemic. On the other hand, perceptions about health protocols and safety measures have a mean of 4.74 and 0.67 standard deviation value. This confirmed that students strongly agreed that on the awareness of preventive measures and ensuring everyone’s safety during the conduct of limited face-to-face classes in the middle of pandemic. And in relation to house and transportation, the mean value is 3.92 and the standard deviation which is 1.07. It appeared that student respondents agreed about having a safe place to stay and have a safe transportation to school when limited face-to- face classes resume.
Reopening of classes appears to have a critical impact to students’ health and safety. Thus, students need to be equipped to avoid the spread of the virus and this will be done by the help of the educational institution. With such result students are willing to resume face-to-face classes in order to re-establish normalcy.
Table 4.2. Perceived readiness of CMLS Students in terms of limited face-to- face classes, safety measures and health protocols, and house and transportation
Perceived Readiness Mean Standard Deviation Interpretation
Face-to-face Classes 4.14 0.88 Agree
Health Protocols and Safety Measures 4.74 0.65 Strongly Agree
House and Transportation 3.92 1.07 Agree
As reflected in table 4.3, limited face-to-face classes and health protocols & safety measures show a very high mean scores of 4.43 and 4.53, which fall within the range of 4.21 to 5.00 and were interpreted as “strongly agree”, while house & transportation shows a high mean score of 3.81, which fall within the range of 3.41 to 4.29 and was interpreted as “agree”. In addition, the standard deviation values of face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and transportation are 0.98, 0.86, and 1.28. Therefore, it can be concluded that CMLS faculty are ready to engage in limited face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and transportation, according to the results.
The result of this current study agrees with the findings of several studies. According to one of the largest studies conducted in Indonesia, 95% of teachers agreed to conduct limited face-to-face classes combined with distance learning. The respondents from the aforementioned study also believed that there is a little possibility for the virus to be transmitted and thus, it is safe to conduct face-to-face classes combined with distance learning in school. A study conducted by Levinson et. al. (2020), states that close presence helps educators manage their classes to establish positive relationships among learners and these responsibilities may not be achieved if the teachers and students are kept physically distanced with each other.
Continual teamwork is needed between administrators, staff, and teachers to ensure successful reopening of schools. Cooperation among teachers, students, and parents must also be progressive and persistent. Cevik et. al. (2021), concluded that complete physical and reopening of schools and safety protocols that are aligned with the developmental needs of students and the instructor’s scholastic and supervisory capacities is a need that must be prioritized.
Table 4.3. Perceived Readiness of CMLS Faculty in terms of face-to- face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and
Perceived Readiness Mean Standard Deviation Interpretation
Face-to-face Classes 4.34 0.98 Strongly Agree
Health Protocols and Safety Measures 4.53 0.86 Strongly Agree
House and Transportation 3.81 1.28 Agree
Table 4.4 indicates the relationship of perceived readiness with face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and transportation. The p-values of face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and transportation are 17, 0.10, and 0.42, respectively. Based on the data reflected on table 4.4, it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between perceived readiness and face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and transportation.
With the given result, despite of the high frequencies of CMLS students and faculty being ready of a limited face-to-face classes, it is still evident that there are other factors that can cause the impact of the perceptions of the respondents regarding the limited face-to- face classes amidst COVID- 19 to be not significant. To correlate the results with a survey conducted in Nigeria, the fear of being infected and the desire to study at home until the pandemic is over were among the prevalent reasons by students who are not willing to return in a physical classroom set-up. Some also stated that the lack of trust in the government’s ability to implement proper precautionary measure against the spread, and losing their loved ones due to the virus if school reopens also influence student’s perception in returning to school. According to Chinawa, et al. (2021), the lack of confidence in the school’s capacity to provide effective COVID-19 protocols is also a reason that most considers. Same is true with the teachers and school instructors that are hesitant with the implementation face-to-face setup and are concerned whether returning to school plan can provide effective safety for learners, employees and family members. Teachers feel skeptical in deciding to have a face-to-face learning due to health and safety risks. Based on the study of Wakui, et al.(2021) conducted in Japan, it assessed the factors that contribute to infection-related anxiety and educational anxiety among Japanese teachers amidst COVID-19 pandemic, ths results showed that most teachers are anxious of the possible infection among students and anxiety due to different infection prevention measures may not be imposed effectively. Due to anxiety and fear, it might pose a danger to mental health, and could lead to panic and disoriented thinking (CDC, 2019).
Table 4.4. Relationship of perceived readiness with face-to-face classes, health protocols and safety measures, and house and transportation.
Perceived Readiness
Test
Value
df
p-value
Face-to-face Classes
Independent Samples Test
1.392
294
0.17
Health Protocols and Safety Measures
Independent Samples Test
1.659
294
0.098
House and Transportation
Independent Samples Test
0.801
294
0.424
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Objective of the Study This study was conducted to determine the perceptions on the readiness of Med
