THE TOP 10 HEALTH RESEARCH PRIORITIES IN THE BICOL REGION
1. HEALTH GOVERNANCE
Involves the systems and processes that manage and oversee health policies and services. It includes policy making, regulation, resource allocation, accountability, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring.
2. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Illnesses caused by pathogens that spread between people or from animals to humans through contact, airborne droplets, or contaminated resources.
3. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Focuses on the well-being of women during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the health of infants and young children. It includes prenatal care, safe delivery practices, postnatal care, and child health services.
4. HEALTH WORKFORCE
Encompasses all individuals involved in delivering healthcare services, including doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff. It is crucial for ensuring effective patient care, health system efficiency, and the overall functioning of healthcare services
5. HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY
Methods and processes by which healthcare services are provided to individuals and communities. It involves the organization, management, and implementation of services, including preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care.
6. NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Are chronic conditions not caused by infectious agents and cannot be transmitted between individuals. Examples include heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
7. FOOD SCARCITY AND SECURITY
Addressing the lack of sufficient food to meet the needs of a population, to ensure that everyone has consistent access to enough nutritious food for a healthy life.
8. HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR
Actions individuals take to maintain or improve their health, including seeking medical care, using preventive measures, and following treatment advice.
9. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Strategies and actions to minimize the impact of disasters on health systems and populations
10. MENTAL HEALTH
Encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting how individuals think, feel, and handle stress.
