Psychology Behind Health and Sanitation Practices and Job Performance among Hotel and Restaurant Management On-the-Job Trainees

Abstract

This survey-correlational study aimed to determine the health and sanitation practices and job performance among Hotel and Restaurant Management On-the-Job Trainees of Iloilo State College and Fisheries-San Enrique Campus in Iloilo City. During the academic year 2014-2015, the study utilized 21 randomly selected HRM OJTs from 38 HRM OJTs as participants. The researcher used two standardized and published data-gathering instruments, the Health and Sanitation Practices Questionnaire developed by Torreblanca (1990) for health and sanitation practices; and CBM Job Performance Sheet (2010) for job performance. The statistics used to analyze the study were Means, ranks, standard deviations, t-test, and Pearson’s r. Generally, HRM OJTs had excellent job performance and practiced health and sanitation to a full extent. HRM OJTs' five most important health and sanitation practices in terms of cleanliness and grooming were: changing underwear and bath, changing blouse/shirt, changing socks, and changing skirt/pants. In terms of diet and nutrition, their preferred practices were: eating and enjoying meals with family, chewing foods well, feeling relaxed and happy while eating, eating rice, bread, and other cereals, and eating meals. Furthermore, in terms of exercise, sleep, rest, and relaxation, their chosen practices were: proper ventilation and lighting for work, having some enjoyable recreations, sleeping with a low pillow or none at all, always thinking of happy thoughts at bedtime, and participating in active outdoor exercise. In terms of medical and dental health, they practiced brushing their teeth properly, taking medicines as directed, using dental floss or thread to clean teeth, consulting the doctor promptly in case of sickness, and only taking medicines upon the doctor's advice. When classified by sex and age, there were no significant differences in health, sanitation practices, or job performance among HRM OJTs. Additionally, there was no significant relationship found between health, sanitation practices, and job performance.