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HEALTH
Quarter 4 - Module 5
Weeks 5-6: Risk & Protective
Factors of Intentional Injuries
Health – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 5: Risk & Protective Factors of Intentional Injuries
First Edition, 2021

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed to ensure your continuous learning progress even
studying from home. It is here to help you analyze the risk and protective factors
related to intentional injuries. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

The module contains the lesson on:

• Risk and Protective Factors of Intentional Injuries

MELCs: analyzes the risk factors related to intentional injuries (H9IS-IV-e-h-33)

identify the protective factors related to intentional injuries (H9IS-IVe-h-34)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different risks and protective factors related to intentional injuries;
2. explain how these risks and protective factors affect one’s behavior;
3. react on how legislations on Child protection policy are implemented in the
family and community; and
4. strengthen awareness on the risk and protective factors of intentional injuries
through poster making.

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 What I Know
Directions: Read the statements carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write the LETTER of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is used to refer to injuries resulting from purposeful human action, whether

directed at oneself or others.
a. Intentional c. Accidents
b. Unintentional d. Coincidence
2. It refers to something that increases the person’s chances of committing an act.
a. Preventive factors c. Risk Factors
b. Hazard factors d. None of the mentioned
3. The following are levels of characteristics of risk factors, EXCEPT:
a. Biological c. Family
b. Psychological d. Religion
4. A risk factor that is related to the close filial relationship whether inside a specific
household or not.
a. Individual or personal factor c. Societal factor
b. Relationship factor d. All the above
5. Which is true about intentional injuries?
a. These are caused by purposeful human actions.
b. These are characterized by factors that can be accounted why such
action was done.
c. It is directed to oneself or to others.
d. All the above.
6. Experiences, perspectives, and personal dispositions are examples of what risk
factor?
a. Individual or personal factor c. Cultural factor
b. Peer pressure d. Psychological factor
7. Which of the following is/are risk factor/s that characterize/s community or
societal aspect?
a. violence-driven upbringing
b. direct exposure to previous experience
c. poor norm or law enforcement that addresses violence in any forms.
d. None of the choices presented.

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 Lesson
Risk & Protective Factors of
1 Intentional Injuries

In the previous lesson, you learned the meaning of injuries and their two
classifications: intentional and unintentional injuries. You were also able to differentiate
between these two classifications.
For this lesson, you will analyze the reasons why abuse and violent acts are
committed and how to prevent them from happening.

What’s In
WORD CONNECTIONS
Directions: Connect words related to the primary concept of intentional injuries. You
may form words vertically and horizontally. You may also use the letters
from the connected words as you go on with the activity. List five (5)
words related to intentional injuries then answer the guide question that
follows. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Guide Question:
1. How will you relate these words to intentional injuries? Form concept
statements using one or more of the written words.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

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 What’s New

THE CAUSE OF VIOLENCE

Directions: Choose one topic related to intentional injuries from the choices below
and use the diagram for your answers. Indicate at least three (3) risk
factors or reasons for violent actions or behaviors (cause) that lead
to intentional injuries (effect). Then answer the guide question that
follows. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Topics (Choose only one):

Self-inflicted Gang and youth violence, illegal fraternity-related violence
Domestic Violence Kidnapping and abduction
Bullying Acts of Terror
Stalking Verbal Abuse
Extortion Sexual abuse (incest, molestation, rape)

Topic: _______________
CAUSE EFFECT

1.
1.

2.
2.

3.
3.

Guide Question:
1. What are the common reasons for the violent behavior and actions that cause
intentional injuries?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.

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 What is It

RISK FACTORS
The term “intentional” is used to refer to injuries resulting from purposeful
human action, whether directed at oneself or others.

Risk factors refer to something that increases the person’s chances of

committing an act.

Risk factors are characteristics at the biological, psychological, family,

community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood
of negative outcomes. (SAMHSA 2019)

The following are risk factors related to intentional injuries:

1. Individual factors – may include a person’s disposition or personal or direct

exposure to previous experience.

2. Relationship factors (with family and peers) – risk factors include unpleasant
relationship with parents that could stem from negligence or violence-driven
upbringing, siblings or any immediate family member and interaction with peers
having the same dilemma.

3. Community/Societal factors – risk factors may include poor norm or law

enforcement that addresses violence in any forms, as well as neighborhood
poverty and violence.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Self-inflicted Intentional Injuries and Cases of

Assault and Abuse
A trait at the biological, psychological, family, or society (including peers and
culture) level that is linked with a lower probability of problem outcomes or that
decreases the negative effect of a risk factor on problem outcomes is how a protective
factor is described.
The secret to preventing suicide attempts is to act quickly and take them
seriously. If you are concerned that the individual will attempt suicide, a simple but
successful method is to talk with him or her. It may feel awkward and uneasy to speak
up, but someone who exhibits symptoms or warning signs requires urgent assistance,
and the faster you respond, the better.

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 Knowing the correct self-defense strategy, which includes physical, mental, and
emotional assertiveness, is an important factor to avoid being a victim of attack and
violence. These are the following:
1. Self-esteem – getting the kind of self-assurance that makes you less likely
to be picked as an easy target.
2. Assertiveness – a physical assault can be avoided by displaying bold and
confident conduct, such as speaking with confidence. Since many attackers
prefer easy victims who can be overpowered easily, saying aggressively
phrases like "Leave me alone" can catch an attacker off guard before he or
she can react.
3. Body language – having direct eye contact and speaking loudly are two
acts that will send the message to the perpetrator that you are aware of how
to protect yourself and will not be easily victimized.
4. Intuition – one essential rule is that if you sense danger or that something
is wrong or about to happen, you must flee immediately.
5. A self-protective attitude – most importantly, you must recognize that you
are deserving of respect and that you have a right to it.

What’s More
A. RISK FACTORS: HOW I SEE THEM
Directions: Based on the readings above about the risk factors of intentional injuries,
write a summary on these risk factors from your own research. Then
answer the guide question that follows. Do this on a separate sheet of
paper.

Community/
Societal
Factors

Relationship
Factors

Individual
Factors

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Guide Question:
1. Do you think these factors are preventable? Support your answer.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

B. HAVE I EVER?
Directions: Below are types of intentional injuries. Complete the following table with
your responses using a check mark ( ). Then answer the guide
questions that follow. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.

Have you ever witnessed

or experienced a problem Never Rarely Sometimes Often
with…?
1. Name Calling
2. Bullying or intimidation
3. Extortion or theft
4. Gang –related violence
5. Stalking

Guide Questions:
1. What action did you make?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. What is the effect/s of your action?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. If the effect is positive, how are you going to sustain it? If the effect is negative,
how are you going to improve?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
4. How can intentional injuries be prevented?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. If you happen to experience any of the above stated intentional injuries, what
will you do?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned
Directions: Complete the following statements. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Intentional injuries are ____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________
2. Risk factors are_________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. There are three common risk factors of intentional injuries.
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
4. Protective factors are ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. One of the most effective way to avoid suicide attempts is…
______________________________________________________________

What I Can Do
A. Directions: Identify the different risk factors of intentional injuries in each domain
by choosing two (2) risk factors listed in the box below. Then provide
the protective factors essential to avoid them. Do this on a separate
sheet of paper.
Risk factors:
Alcohol abuse Drug Addiction
Name-calling or put downs Physical/Emotional Abuse
Bullying/ Intimidation Gang and youth violence
Discrimination Peer pressure
DOMAIN RISK FACTORS PROTECTIVE FACTORS
1.
1. Individual/Personal
2.
2. Relationship Factors 1.
(family and peers) 2.
3. Community/Societal 1.
Factors 2.

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B. PLEDGE FOR SAFETY FROM INTENTIONAL INJURIES
Directions: Construct a safety pledge that will serve as a promise to yourself and
others to be safe and free from the dangers of intentional injuries.
Accomplish the safety pledge on a separate sheet of paper.

SAFETY PLEDGE
I promise to keep myself and others to be safe and free from the dangers of
intentional injuries by practicing the following preventive measures:
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________
I am safe! I am ready!

Accomplished by: Witnessed by: (guardian)

_______________________________ ______________________________
Signature Over Printed Name Signature Over Printed Name
_______________________________ ______________________________
Date Assigned Date Assigned

Assessment

Directions: Read the statements carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write the LETTER of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is not an intentional injury?

a. Vehicular accidents
b. Fraternity hazing
c. Suicide attempts
d. Suicide bombings
2. Self-defense is one of the best ways to prevent intentional injuries. Which of the
following best describes it?
a. Physical strategies, such as learning self-defense.
b. Mental preparedness, to be alert for the possibilities of danger.
c. Emotional preparedness and having self-confidence.
d. All of the above.

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3. Which of the following is a risk factor that characterizes community or societal
aspect?
a. violence-driven upbringing
b. direct exposure to previous experience
c. poor norm or law enforcement that addresses violence in any forms.
d. None of the choices presented.
4. The following statements describe intentional injuries, EXCEPT:
a. These are caused by purposeful human actions.
b. These are characterized by factors that can be accounted why such
action is done.
c. It is directed to oneself or to others.
d. injuries that are unplanned and preventable.
5. It refers to injuries resulting from purposeful human action, whether directed at
oneself or others.
a. Intentional c. Accidents
b. Unintentional d. Coincidence
6. What risk factor involves experiences, perspectives, and personal dispositions?
a. Individual or personal factor
b. Peer pressure
c. Cultural factor
d. Psychological factor
7. It refers to something that increases the person’s chances of committing an act.
a. Preventive factors c. Risk Factors
b. Hazard factors d. None of the mentioned
8. A risk factor that is related to the close filial relationship whether inside a specific
household or not.
a. Individual or personal factor
b. Relationship factor
c. Societal factor
d. Emotional factor
9. The following are levels of characteristics of risk factors, EXCEPT:
a. Biological c. Family
b. Psychological d. Religion
10. You are being bullied in school. What is the best thing to do?
a. Report him/her to the school authorities.
b. Get even with him/her by asking friends for vengeance.
c. Confront the bully and tell him /her that you do not like what s/he is doing.
d. Do not do anything. S/he will eventually stop when s/he finds someone
else to bully.
11. Which is a risk factor for suicide attempt?
a. Good problem-solving skills.
b. History of trauma and abuse
c. Strong connections to family and community support.
d. Effective clinical care for mental, physical and substance use disorders.

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 12. You noticed that you are always being followed by someone whom you do not
know. What will you do?
a. Nothing. S/he is just a harmless admirer.
b. Run away and hide from the person who is always following you.
c. Tell your parents and authorities that you can trust about your stalker.
d. Make a scene to catch the attention of the public, then confront the
person following you.
13. Which is not verbal abuse?
a. Words that are manipulative and controlling
b. Words that can cause a gradual diminishing of self-confidence.
c. Words that are used to explain to a child his/her mistake.
d. Words that are hurtful and usually attack the nature and abilities of the
person.
14. Why do some victims of sexual abuse remain quiet and do not report the
incident?
a. The victim might not know that help is available, or s/he does not know
who to talk to
b. The victim might be told that what is happening is normal and does not
realize that it is a form of abuse.
c. The victim might be afraid of what will happen to him/her if s/he tells
someone, especially if the abuser has threatened him/her.
d. All the above.
15. You heard your friend Ricky telling your other friends to shun Aaron because
they recently have a fight. What will you do?
a. Nothing. No harm will happen from it.
b. Nothing. I do not want to get involved.
c. I will convince all my friends to shun Ricky instead because he is a bully.
d. I will confront Ricky and tell him to stop what he is doing because it is
bullying.

Additional Activities
Choose one task to do.
Task 1
Directions: Research on the following legislations. Then answer the following guide questions
that follow. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.
LEGISLATIONS: (Choose one)
1. Republic Act No. 7610 – Special Protection of Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act
2. Republic Act No. 10627 – Anti-Bullying Act of 2013

Guide Questions:
1. What are the highlights of the legislation?
2. What problems are being addressed by the legislation?

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 3. If you were to revise the law, what provisions would you add or remove so that
they can protect you better from violent acts or behaviors that cause intentional
injuries? Why?

Task 2
Directions: Using a long size bond paper, create a poster based on your understanding about
“Child Protection Policy”. Let your creativity work!
Rubrics:
CATEGORY 5 3 2

Relevance All graphics are Graphics are Graphics are not related to
related to the topic. somewhat related to the topic.
the topic.

Creativity/ The poster is The poster is The poster is messy.

Uniqueness exceptionally acceptably attractive.
attractive in terms of
design, layout, and
neatness.

Visual appeal Incorporates unique Contains some Contains some good,

and pertinent ideas, unique or imaginative although not entirely
design elements, elements. original elements.
and visuals that
make the poster
stand out.

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 Answer Key

16.
15. D.
14. D.
13. C
12. D
11. B
10. A
9. D
8. B C 7.
7. C A 6.
6. A D 5.
5. A B 4.
4. D D 3.
3. C C 2.
2. D A 1.
1. A
What I Know
Assessment

References
BOOKS:

Doria, Jose P., Madonna C. Gonzales, Lawrence Jay Sedilla, Janeth Cagulang, Raffy
Mabilng, Johannsen Yap, and Jorie de la Torre. 2014. "Now What?" In Physical
Education and Health 9 Learner's Material, by Jose P. Doria, Madonna C.
Gonzales, Lawrence Jay Sedilla, Janeth Cagulang, Raffy Mabiling, Johannsen
Yap and Jorie de la Torre, 399 - 421. Pasig City: Vibal Group Inc.
PDFs:

2019. "SAMHSA." www.samhsa.gov. July 18.

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/20190718-samhsa-risk-protective-
factors.pdf.

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