The Unified Philippine COVID-19 Data and Information Tracker
I. Aldana, A. Apolinar, S. Avila, M. Francisco, I. Rabanal, C. Sagana
Quantitative Research, 2022
  Abstract
With the ongoing pandemic brought by Covid-19, the researchers then aim to design a unified, well-organized and high-quality Philippine Covid Data and Information Tracker in order for people to get easier access and understanding with all the information about Covid-19 and vaccines as well as to increase the herd immunity in the Philippines. It will also help prevent the further spread of misinformation and fake news. In order to do so, a comparison between the DOH and the researcher's website will be done. First, the researchers will focus on examining the DOH website according to its accessibility, design, navigation, and user experience. Second, the researcher's website is based on the improvements needed to be done, using the DOH website as a guide. The researchers then surveyed people who are of 18 years of age and above and living in Metro Manila. The survey is composed of different sections about demographics, pre-assessment, and assessment which would divide the participants into two groups, with some analyzing and navigating through the DOH website, while the others for the researcher's own made website. Based on the results from the survey, it was found that the research was successful because the data for the prototype website mostly showed positivity of results since those who were surveyed for the prototype website found it easier to access and understand compared to the DOH website. As such, the researchers drew four conclusions based on the results, which aside from the prototype website being easier to access and navigate, it is also beneficial in terms of convincing Filipinos to get vaccinated. With this, the researchers recommend three points that can be included for future research. First is to improve by including participants from other regions in the country, which can give a wider range and variety of data because of some having stricter protocols. Second is to focus on what can be beneficial as well in the future. Lastly is to obtain information from other various platforms available.
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