Call for Proposals

R1HRDC-RMC Receives 16 Capsule Research Proposals for Possible Funding

As part of the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium’s (R1HRDC) program, the R1HRDC received a total of 16 Capsule Research Proposals for possible funding and reviewed by the Research Management Committee (RMC) on March 21, 2024, at El Cielito Hotel, Baguio City.

The main objective of the program is to grant funding to our budding and professional researchers in the region who wish to conduct meaningful health research. A maximum of Php999,999.000 research fund will be granted to all qualified research proposals.

In line with their mandate, a call for research proposal submission was conducted from January to March 15, 2024. The program was opened to all professional researchers from R1HRDC member institutions who wish to conduct health research in their field.

This year’s submitted research proposals were the following:

Research Proposals submitted for CY 2024:	Researchers
1. Development of Neonatal Early Onset Sepsis Calculator based on Clinical and Laboratory Parameters in the Philippines (NEO-CALC-Ph Study) A Prospective Cohort Study	Dr. Marjorie Liwanag Rimando ITRMC
2. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Stroke among Residents of Poblacion Curimao Ilocos Norte: A Cross-Sectional Study	Dr. Guillermo Manalo III MMMH&MC
3. A Descriptive Analysis of Malasakit Center in Region 1: Assessing Clientele Reach and Financial Impact	Ms. Camille Binalay MMMH&MC
4. Unlocking Compassionate Care: A Descriptive Analysis of Medical Assistance Programs for Indigent Patients at Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Specialty Center (2021-2022)	Ms. Natasha Paula Rebancos MMMH&MC
5. Comprehensive Assessment of Maternal Health Profiles and Quality of Life Among Ilocano Teenage Mothers: Developing a Framework for Post-Partum Interventions	Dr. Shiela Navasca NWU
6. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Overweight and Obese Students in Secondary Schools of Urban Areas in Ilocos Norte: A Cross-Sectional Study	Dr. Rae Nissa H. Joaquin MMMH&MC
7. CHAMP-ABC: Childhood Health Assistant for Mobile Platforms-Assisting Barangay Health Stations Personnel with Classifying & Giving Right Interventions using IMCI Guidelines	Dr. Rodney Odesson Raguindin LNU
8. Determinants of Health, Risk-factors, Causes and Challenges in Health Care Delivery in Services with the Increase Maternal Mortality Rate Region 1	Ms. Led Karen R. Zamudio DMMMSU
9. Self-Care Management of Persons with Type II Diabetes Mellitus	Mr. Joel Estacio et.al DMMMSU
10. Mental Health and Well-Being of Adolescents in Higher Education Institutions	Mr. Joel Estacio et.al DMMMSU
11. Ethics in Research: An Exploration of Competence and Experiences of Health Researchers in Region 1 Higher Education Institutions	Mr. Joel Estacio et.al DMMMSU
12. Stigma and Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV)	Mr. Joel Estacio et.al DMMMSU
13. Harnessing Digital Insights: Analyzing Suicide Notes and Innovating Preventive Solutions	Mr. Jovencio Milan Jr. DMMMSU
14. Integrated Management of Childhood Illness among Human Resources for Health in La Union towards Mobile Application Development	Ms. Jima Mamungay DMMMSU
15. Non-Invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in Hepatitis B Reactive Pregnant Patients: A Prospective Study in Tertiary Hospital	Dr. Jessica R. Balagso MMMH&MC
16. Workplace Violence Among Nurses In La Union towards Toolkit and Mobile Application Development	Mr. Jovencio Milan Jr. et.Al DMMMSU

Upon completion of the Phase 1 process of review, professional researchers will eventually present their research proposal orally for the next phase of review.