Influence of Environmental Conditions and The Students' Health

Healthy students are not merely a result of good genes; they are also a product of an environment that fosters and encourages their well-being through a mutual influence of environmental conditions. This study determined the influence of environmental conditions on students' health in one of the basic education schools in Ozamiz City during the S.Y. 2023-2024. It employed a descriptive-correlational design with 249 Senior High School respondents chosen through simple random sampling. The Environmental Conditions and Students' Health Questionnaires with a five-point Likert scale were used as data gathering instruments. Mean, Standard Deviation, and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient were used as the statistical tools to analyze the gathered data. Results revealed that the students' environmental conditions on air quality, water quality, access to green spaces, built environment, social and community support, transportation, and commute, and environmental were good, while noise pollution and temperature were fair. The students' overall health was good, including their physical, mental, and social health. The students' environmental conditions greatly influenced their health and well-being. The learning environment of students plays an important role in their health and well-being. School administrators may prioritize reducing noise pollution and regulating temperature while investing in sustainable practices, green spaces, and community support to create a healthier learning environment.