Bellezas, J. F. (2015). Implementation of hypertension management program: Hala bira (Hi-blood atong likayan ug aksyonan, sa barrio ipahibalo aron risgo atong mapugngan) in Sierra Bullones, Bohol (Unpublished master's thesis). Graduate School of Public and Development Management, Development Academy of the Philippines.

Graduate School of Public and Development Management Health Systems and Development Batch 5 Thesis (MPM-HSD)--Development Academy of the Philippines.

Sierra Bullones is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bohol which is situated in the interior part and is predominantly a mountainous terrain. A number of studies have shown that prevalence of hypertension in the Philippines is increasing. These findings are reflective to that of the local setting. Hypertension is identified as the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular accidents. Based on the municipal vital health statistics, these diseases are the leading cause of mortality and have outranked infectious etiology. Hence, it has to be investigated and analyzed for it to be addressed appropriately and effectively. Thus, Hypertension Management Program: HALA BIRA Hi Blood Atong Likayan ug Aksyonan, sa Barrio Ipahibalo aron Risgo Ating mapugngan is vreated to address the uncontrolled high blood pressures in Sierra Bullones, Bohol. The goal of this action plan and project is to identify the cases of hypertension among adults of Sierra Bullones, Bohol and to implement a hypertension management program to increase awareness for better health service delivery and financial risk protection. This study specifically aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension. Another objective was to determine the outcome after 1 year post implementation of HALA BIRA interms of prevalence and percentage of controlled hypertension. Next was to identify options for the sustainability of HALA BIRA in Sierra Bullones, Bohol. The results of the study showed that there is an increasing trend of hypertensive cases from 2005 to 2013. One year after the implementation of the program, there is a gradual rise to 235% of identified cases compared to 2014 values. Hypertension was most frequent in females that in males and mostly in elderly population age groups 60 60 and 70 years old. There was increasing percentage of controlled hypertension from February 2015 44.7% to August 2015 60.5%. Based on the findings of this study, strict adherence of HALA BIRA program increases the control percentage of hypertension, hence it is recommended that this program should be continued and sustained. The sustainability of HALA BIRA program could be strengthened through the continuous support of the LGU, RHU staff, barangay officials and BHWs. It is also recommended that all controlled hypertensive patients may not need to follow up in the main health center; they are being decentralized to the Barangay Health Station wherein all concerns will be directed to the midwife and NDP so as to address the problem of transportation cost.