ABSTRACT
In the Philippines, contact-tracing is done in the conventional method where people fill-up health-declaration forms. Proper physical distancing is not followed, especially in public places. This study is focused on concerns involving the conventional contact tracing and physical distancing in Pamantasan ng Cabuyao. Developed using modified incremental-prototyping methodology. The objective is to develop module device with ranging position, triggered when one-meter distance is compromised and physical distancing notification. Included a web-based application interface for contact-tracing where the administrator can update the status and registration of the users. Utilized block-chain technology as storage for the users' information. The device is developmentally-designed, implemented and evaluated. Based on the series of testing, the device provides notification through blinking light, and set-off to exchange identifications. Users' information is secured through the Block-chain. When a user is reported to be COVID-19 positive, all the users who have been in contact, will be alerted via text message. © 2021 IEEE.
ABSTRACT
The study aimed to determine the mental health condition of engineering students of Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (PnC) during COVID-19 pandemic and create an intervention program to mitigate the impact of pandemic on mental health condition. The DMADV (Define-Measure-Analyze-Design-Verify) methodology was utilized to clearly discuss the data gathered. The online survey and PHQ (Patient Health Questionnaire)-9 questionnaire were used to determine the mental health condition of the students. The researchers found out that before pandemic there is only a mild experience of negative emotions and feelings. During the pandemic, the score increased which indicated the moderate experience. The three main factors that affects the mental health condition such as personal, social and academic life were also considered. Based on the findings, the pandemic affected the mental health condition of the engineering students. The intervention program was proposed that helped the students coped up with any related mental health issues arising. © 2021 IEEE.