Spatial distribution of pediatric cancer patients using Geographic Information System (GIS) across the Philippines
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Title
Spatial distribution of pediatric cancer patients using Geographic Information System (GIS) across the Philippines
Subject
cancer patients; geographic information system; GIS; pediatric
cancer
cancer
Description
Background: Every year, many children around the world get cancer, and
this is a severe health problem. The Philippines is one such country where
childhood cancer is a leading cause of death. This study uses unique maps
(Geographic Information Systems or GIS) to examine these young cancer
patients’ locations.
Purpose: By doing this, we hope to find areas with more cases and see if
children in those areas have easy access to the medical care they need.
Methods: Methods involved primary and secondary data collection, including
surveys and hospital records, with geospatial data analyzed using QGIS 3.4
Madeira. The study focuses on four Department of Health (DOH) tertiary
hospitals: Philippine Children Medical Center (PCMC), Bicol Regional
Training and Training Hospital (BRTTH), Southern Philippines Medical
Center (SPMC), and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VMMC)
Participants from significant regions contributed to the study.
Results: Results indicate that cancer centers, notably the primary children’s
hospital, cater to patients from far-reaching areas, causing them to consult
distant hospitals despite accessible alternatives. Nearly all (around 92.5%)
patients seek care at specialized hospitals, even though only a small
proportion (roughly 12.3%) live close to such facilities. Instead, 37.3%
reported the closest health facility (within 10 kilometers) is a secondary
government hospital, increasing the burden on patients with additional travel
and non-medical costs.
Conclusion: The study concludes that pediatric cancer patients face
challenges accessing healthcare facilities, necessitating alternative methods
like telemedicine and mobile clinics. The findings underscore the need for
improved healthcare infrastructure and human resources to address the
burdens faced by these patients.
this is a severe health problem. The Philippines is one such country where
childhood cancer is a leading cause of death. This study uses unique maps
(Geographic Information Systems or GIS) to examine these young cancer
patients’ locations.
Purpose: By doing this, we hope to find areas with more cases and see if
children in those areas have easy access to the medical care they need.
Methods: Methods involved primary and secondary data collection, including
surveys and hospital records, with geospatial data analyzed using QGIS 3.4
Madeira. The study focuses on four Department of Health (DOH) tertiary
hospitals: Philippine Children Medical Center (PCMC), Bicol Regional
Training and Training Hospital (BRTTH), Southern Philippines Medical
Center (SPMC), and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VMMC)
Participants from significant regions contributed to the study.
Results: Results indicate that cancer centers, notably the primary children’s
hospital, cater to patients from far-reaching areas, causing them to consult
distant hospitals despite accessible alternatives. Nearly all (around 92.5%)
patients seek care at specialized hospitals, even though only a small
proportion (roughly 12.3%) live close to such facilities. Instead, 37.3%
reported the closest health facility (within 10 kilometers) is a secondary
government hospital, increasing the burden on patients with additional travel
and non-medical costs.
Conclusion: The study concludes that pediatric cancer patients face
challenges accessing healthcare facilities, necessitating alternative methods
like telemedicine and mobile clinics. The findings underscore the need for
improved healthcare infrastructure and human resources to address the
burdens faced by these patients.
Creator
Myra D. Oruga* , Primo G. Garcia , Loyda A. Cajucom, Rita C. Ramos ,
Queenie R. Ridulme , Ronaldo De Jesus , Bryan Alcazar , Ma Joanna
Vinas, Raymund K. Manago, Raya K. Fuentes
Queenie R. Ridulme , Ronaldo De Jesus , Bryan Alcazar , Ma Joanna
Vinas, Raymund K. Manago, Raya K. Fuentes
Source
http://jkp.fkep.unpad.ac.id/index.
php/jkp
php/jkp
Date
April 30, 2024
Contributor
PERI IRAWAN
Format
PDF
Language
ENGLISH
Type
TEXT
Files
Collection
Citation
Myra D. Oruga* , Primo G. Garcia , Loyda A. Cajucom, Rita C. Ramos ,
Queenie R. Ridulme , Ronaldo De Jesus , Bryan Alcazar , Ma Joanna
Vinas, Raymund K. Manago, Raya K. Fuentes, “Spatial distribution of pediatric cancer patients using Geographic Information System (GIS) across the Philippines,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10696.