Abstract

*Grace E. Pacer, M.A.N., Eden Q. Paniterce, PhD, Modesto P. Fucio, D.P.A.

ABSTRACT

This descriptive study evaluated the impact of the community extension programs of the College of Health Sciences on the residents of Lourdes, Buhi, Camarines Sur. Purposive sampling was employed to 38 barangay leaders and households. The data were collected through questionnaire checklist. Findings indicate that mostly of the residents of Lourdes Buhi are high school graduate; with eight and above number of family members, farmers, earning a family monthly income of Php 5,501-6,500; dwelling in the house of relatives which is composed of light materials; and deep well as their source of water supply. The extension services implemented by the College of Health Sciences have a high impact to the individual’s knowledge, skills, values and attitude; and have high impact to the community’s social and environmental development, while moderate impact with regards to economic development. Thus, an extension implementation framework is proposed which is focused in enhancing the economic impact to the community.