The Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) Problems of Cagraray Island Residents on Its Implementation During Covid-19 Pandemic

Christine C. Bechayda¹ , Michael B. Bibon²

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.9 , Issue.4 , pp.26-32, Dec-2021

Online published on Dec 31, 2021

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Abstract :
The implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) brought many shortcomings in the ways of living of Cagraray Island’s residents. This island is located on the eastern coast of Philippines connected by a bridge via Sula channel. The aim of this qualitative study is to determine the problems encountered by its residents on the implementation of ECQ along basic necessities, source of income, and social life. Systematic random sampling identified the key informants of the study by interviewing the family heads. Interpretative analysis used thematic approach through coding of the responses. Findings revealed that ECQ brought socioeconomic problems in basic necessities, limited opportunities in the sustenance of income source, and impediments of social life. Codes also revealed the negative bearings of the problems particularly on the amplification of experienced poverty and depression via limited social contact. Nevertheless, accounts also showed positive effects of ECQ problems where residents learned to become more resourceful and value family ties. These findings validated the annals of the documented literature on the effects of ECQ in the lives of people. A problem-based scheme indicating the need to save resources and money, and supplement internet connectivity was proposed. In addition, accurate forecast analysis was also proposed for authorities to specify the timeline of ECQ for residents to monitor the quantity of resources to be saved. Despite some positive effects of ECQ, it was concluded that it brought many unconventional problems on the lives of Cagraray island residents.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Enhanced Community Quarantine, ECQ, Covid-19 Pandemic, Encountered Problems during ECQ, Cagraray Island

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