Healthcare Practices of inmates and its implication in the improvement of Health Care Program

This study investigates the healthcare practices of inmates in the BJMP in Quezon Province, as basis for the improvement of the Health Care Program. Utilizing a stratified random sampling, data were collected from eighty (80) inmates, majority of whom belonging to middle adulthood who have stayed in the institution for more than. 3 years. Healthcare practices were assessed in terms of dietary intake, exercise and food handling and preparation. Study results revealed that dietary intake and exercise were sometimes observed by the inmates, however, food handling and preparation were always observed by them. In terms of the BJMP Programs, it revealed that provisions for dietary program , exercise and food handling and preparation were always implemented by the said institution. Moreover, it revealed that the inmates strongly agreed that the BJMP comply with the provision of laws that guarantee the health care services provided for the inmates.