CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This

chapter

presents

the

summary

of

findings,

conclusions

and

recommendations to resolve the problem on health, lifestyle and fitness status of Police
Security and Protection group. This concluding chapter of the research study, would be
the basis of the future researchers in conducting broader aspect of this research. It
summarized the main problem of the study using both quantitative and qualitative
research. The summary of findings were based from the previous chapter.
Subsequently, the conclusions were based from the findings and the recommendations
were made possible through the conclusion.

Summary
The findings revealed that the Health and Fitness Status of the Police Security
and Protection Personnel in terms of Physical Health, Psycho-social Health and
Lifestyle are all Average. Physical Health and Psycho-Social Problems are generally
described as Better than Average Health. The problems are greater in Psycho-social
problems and lesser in Physical condition. The Job Performance of the PSPG
Personnel was Very Satisfactory in all categories of the performance evaluation form.
Psycho-social Health and Psycho-social Problems had a higher impact in terms of Job
Performance. Most of their indicators are correlationally significant with Job
Performance. The Republic Act No. 6795 and 8551 were the basis of the Policies and
Standards of the Philippine National Police including the programs of hiring the new
personnel. However, in terms of programs on physical health, the PSPG conducted the

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Hataw Dance and Pulistenics once a week. The Philippine National Police should
implement the No Smoking Policy to all personnel. Likewise the Strict Adherence to RA
8551 Section 14 should be made. In addition to the current health programs of the
Philippine National Police, the PSPG unit should initiate the program on Wellness
Dance, Diet Counselling, Lifestyle Modification, Smoking and Drinking Stoppage
Program, Mental Health and Rehabilitative Services.

The Findings
Health and Fitness Status of the Police Security and Protection Personnel
The Physical Health. The Physical Health of the respondents is Average. Out of
20 indicators divided into four categories, all were received a mean score rating that
were interpreted as Average Health because most of the indicators were done seldom
or oftentimes.
The Psycho-Social Health. Similarly, all indicators stated in the Psycho-social
health were seldom done by the respondents and had an interpretation of Average
Health.
The Lifestyle. Seven of the indicators stated in the Lifestyle of the respondents
were received a mean score rating as Better than Average because these indicators
were done oftentimes. The remaining indicators were done seldom and interpreted as
Average Health. Generally, the average mean score rating fell under Average Health.

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Summary of Fitness and Health Status of PSPG Personnel. The respondents

are most likely cared of their lifestyle which has a higher average mean score rating.
While Physical Health has a least mean score than others.

Physical Health and Psycho-Social Problems

Physical Health Problems. Fortunately, the respondents dont have a serious
physical health problems except elevated blood pressure and urinary incontinence
which are normal to the nature of their work. Generally, all indicators were interpreted as
Better than Average Health.
The Psycho-Social Problems. More likely, Psycho-social problems are all
Better than Average. There were no serious issues about psycho-social problems of the
respondents. However, in an instance that need to provide counselling and debriefing to
the policemen in grief due to loss of immediate family member, police officers may
undergo sessions with Psychologists which could help them identify any woes they
might have with career and ultimately arrive at beneficial solutions. Debriefing sessions
aim to educate the police officer in interpreting his/her own reactions to stimuli, resulting
in smarter reactions to stress.
Summary of Physical and Psycho-Social Problems. Both Physical and
Psycho-social problems are not present to the respondents. They had a Better than
Average Health regarding this matter.

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The Job Performance of the PSPG Personnel

All job performance indicators were received a Very Satisfactory score from the
respondents. This means that they satisfy their job in terms of work output, job
knowledge, interpersonal relationship, concern for the organization, work management
and personal qualities.

Relationship of Fitness Status and Job Performance

The work-output is significant with Physical Health. Likely, work output, work
management and interpersonal relationship are significant with Psycho-social Health.
However, all indicators of job performance are insignificant with lifestyle. Moreover, work
output and work management are significant with physical conditions. Finally, work
management, interpersonal relationship and personal qualities are significant with
Psycho-social problems.

Health and Wellness Policies, Standards and Programs

In terms of Policies, the RA 6975 and 8551 are all the basis of policies initiated
by the Philippine National Police.
Standards and Program of the Philippine National Police are also indicated at
recently mentioned republic acts.
Health and Fitness Program PSPG personnel conducted Pulistenics and
Hataw dance twice a week.

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Policy Implication and Fitness and Wellness Program

Policy Implication. The Philippine National Police should implement the NO
SMOKING POLICY to all personnel. Likewise the Strict Adherence to RA 8551 Section
14 should be made.

Fitness and Wellness Program. In addition to the current health programs of

the Philippine National Police, the PSPG unit should initiate the program on Wellness
Dance, Diet Counselling, Lifestyle Modification, Smoking and Drinking Stoppage
Program.

CONCLUSIONS
The following conclusion were drawn based from the findings of the study.
1. The Health and Fitness Status of the Police Security and Protection
Personnel in terms of Physical Health, Psycho-social Health, Lifestyle and are
all average.
2. Physical Health and Psycho-Social Problems are described as Better Than
Average Health. Psycho-social problems with higher ratings are mood
swings, frustration and inferiority complex while Physiologic problems are
commonly elevated blood pressure and urinary incontinence.
3. The Job Performance of the PSPG Personnel is Very Satisfactory in all
categories of the performance evaluation form.

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4. Psycho-social Health and Psycho-social Problems had a higher impact in

terms of Job Performance. Most of their indicators are correlationally
significant with Job Performance.
5. The Republic Act No. 6795 and 8551 were the basis of the Policies and
Standards of the Philippine National Police including the programs of hiring
the new personnel. However, in terms of programs on physical health, the
PSPG conducted the Hataw Dance and Pulistenics twice a week.
6. The Philippine National Police should implement the No Smoking Policy to all
personnel. Likewise the Strict Adherence to RA 8551 Section 14 should be
made. In addition to the current health programs of the Philippine National
Police, the PSPG unit should initiate the program on Wellness Dance, Diet
Counselling, Lifestyle Modification, Smoking, Rehabilitation Services, Mental
Health Services and Drinking Stoppage Program.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Based from the conclusion, the following recommendations were formulated:
1. Maintain the Health and Fitness Status of the PSPG through strict
implementation of programs in health monitoring system. In addition to the
health benefits of the policemen, they should have a free annual check-up to
prevent the occurrence of health risks.
2. Do a daily fitness program instead once a week. It includes: Wellness Dance
and the existing Pulistenics, Hataw Dance and Wellness dance.

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3. Conduct a Pre and Post Physical Fitness Test annually as a basis of future
health and fitness program.
4. Conduct an Annual Team Building Activity to increase the self-esteem and
confidence of policemen.
5. Hold relevant professional trainings to the PSPG personnel to maintain and
increase their job performance level.
6. An individual self-rating and supervisors evaluation should be utilized in
determining the job performance assessment to have a fair evaluation of job
performance
7. Had an Annual Neurological Test in addition to Physical Fitness Test. Consult
to the professional specialist the personnel with behavioral problems.
8. Law Enforcement as a profession is both mentally and physically demanding.
It is vital to maintain an elevated level of stress in both categories. One need
to exercise the mind just as one exercises their muscles.
a. Physical conditioning provides our personnel with so many positive
benefits. A sound body performs better, recuperates faster and is
generally a more efficient engine which instills confidence in itself.
b. Stress Management Training incorporates a lot different avenues and
facets in dealing with stress. We need to train hard, and most of all, it
should based on reality prevailing set-up or condition. It must also
include preparation for the unexpected scenario or situation as,
oftentimes this unexpected events place us under fatal condition. A
positive learning environment that incorporates stress, fatigue, success,

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scenarios and mental imaging is a result of the entire survivability of

police officer.
c.

Encourage a peer support system that will help our personal better
cope with stress-producing events within their units. A sense of safety
happens in the context of mutually responsible and trusting relationship.
It takes place when they dont judge or make assumptions about each
other. It is with this interpretation of safety that they can begin to take
risks and practice alternative ways of responding even to the most
difficult situation they may encounter.

9. Implement the new policies suggested by this study.

10. Implement the No Smoking and Drinking to the policemen. As a law enforcer,
they should be the model to the society.
11. For the future researchers, it is recommended to include in the study the
Mental Health of the PSPG personnel.