The Filipino Family Physician

Volume 60 Issue No. 1, January-June, 2022

Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Evidence-based Family Practice

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Nicolas R. Gordo Jr., MD, MHA, CFP

SPECIAL THEME

Introduction to Evidence-based Family Practice

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Nicolas R. Gordo Jr., MD, MHA, CFP

Searching for the Right Evidence

Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Jane Eflyn Lardizabal-Bunyi, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Critical Appraisal

Jane Eflyn Lardizabal-Bunyi, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Communicating Health Information to Patients

Teri-Marie P. Laude, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Ma. Rosario B. Lazaro, MD, MBAH, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Ryan Jeanne V. Ceralvo, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Shared Clinical Decision Making

Jake Bryan S. Cortez, RN, MD, CFP and Nenacia Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Considering the Probable Differential Diagnosis

Daisy M. Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Kristine Jeanica Atienza, MD and Clarisse Biscante, MD

Decisions on What Diagnostic Tests to Request

John Michael D. Deblois, MD and Nenacia Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Using a Clinical Practice Guideline for Making Clinical Decisions

Endrik Sy, MD, DFM and Noel L. Espallardo, MD, MSc, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Using a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis for Clinical Decision

Nenacia Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Cherry Bernardo-Lazaro, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Treatment Decisions Based on Clinical Trials

Abigael C. Andal-Saniano, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Maria Kristina Ibarra Marquez, MD

Risk Factors that Patients Should Avoid

Geannagail O. Anuran, MD, DFM; Jane Eflyn Lardizabal-Bunyi, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Noel L. Espallardo, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Informing Patients About Disease Prognosis

Djhoanna Aguirre-Pedro, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥; Carlo Matanguihan, MD; Endrik Sy, MD and Noel L. Espallardo, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Decisions Based on Health Economic Analysis

Michael Ian Sta Maria, MD, DFM and Jane Efflyn Lardizabal-Bunyi, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

The Effectiveness of Community-based Interventions in the Control of Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Michael Angelo J. Arteza, MD; Krysten Marie R. Yayen, MD and Nenacia Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

The Effectiveness of Community-Based Programs in Preventing Dengue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Rose Angela Mahipus, MD; Adlyn Bea Bernaldez, MD and Marijo Montales-Laordin, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Factors Associated with Willingness of Parents to Vaccinate Their Children Against COVID-19 in Primary Care Clinics in Cavite: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hilda V. Agosto, MD; Danica Nicole S. Gabon, MD and Nenacia Ranali Nirena P. Mendoza, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Adult Patients in Primary Care Clinics in Laguna, Las Piñas and Parañaque: A Cross Sectional Study

Justin Vincent A. Lim; Darice E. Casas, MD; Daisy M. Medina, MD and Ma. Louella Estrada-Marcelo, MD

COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance Among Health Care Workers from a Community-based Clinic Chain: A Cross-sectional Study

Patrick Reynard C. Santos, MD; Catherina R. Valencia, MD; Emille May Almeda, MD and Tirso Bernardo II, MD

CLINICAL UPDATES

Effectiveness of Patient-Centered Intervention in Post-Stroke Patients in the Family and Community Practice Setting: A Meta-Analysis

Fritz Gerard F. Buenaflor, MD; Daisy M Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Liz Engeljakob-Cabrera, MD, DFM

The Predictive Value of Chest X-ray and Plain Chest CT Scan as Adjunct Screening Tools for COVID-19 Patients in a National Tertiary Infectious Disease Hospital From March 1 to November 30, 2020

Marvin Robert L. Ocampo, MD and Ferdinand S. De Guzman, MD, MHA, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥-TM, FPSVI, FPSMS, DrPH

A Meta Analysis on the Effect of Physical Exercise on the Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living of Elderly Patients

Kersteine Joyce Ceros, MD; Janice Sanchez-Baz, MD and Evelyn Absolo-Lao, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Effectiveness of Patient Navigation for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Nikki Regine P. Pader, RN, MD; Anna Grace J. Mendoza, RN, MD and Rojim J. Sorrosa, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM

A Systematic Review on Clinical Trials on the Different Approaches of Breast Cancer Screening Uptake in Improving Screening Attendance

Hasa Mee S. Hagape-Bascon, RN, MD; Aenizylle Lara A. Salvilla, RN, MD and Rojim J. Sorrosa, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥, FPSHPM

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A Validation Study of the Tagalog Version of Mental Health Literacy Scale Among Community Health Workers

Michael Angelo G. Biscocho, MD, MPM and Daisy M. Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥

Mental Toughness of Resident Physicians in a Private Tertiary Hospital in Davao City, Philippines Using the Mental Toughness Index

Ely Marvin H. Peralta, MD; Jonathan S. Nasser, MD and Maureen Baroro – de Guzman, MD, DFM

CASE REPORT

Non-healing Ulcers as an Atypical Presentation of Lupus vulgaris in an Adult Filipino: A Case Report

Kimberly S. Jimenez, MD and Daisy M. Medina, MD, FÂé¶¹Ö±²¥