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HEALTH NEEDS OF STUDENTSGRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION (SGP-PA) GRANTEES IN A STATE UNIVERSITY

An Undergraduate Research Proposal Presented to the Faculty of the College of Nursing West Visayas State University La Paz, Iloilo City

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing

by Nio Vico G. Amido Karizza Zoette Anne F. Alcarde Ma. Risa Joy A. Auro Ellaine S. Balentos Phoebe P. Bernadas Cherry Ann L. Borbon Niylyn C. Calicaran

MARCH 2013

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Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY Background and Theoretical Framework of the Study Objectives of the Study Significance of the Study Definition of Terms Delimitation of the Study 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Health Defined Students Grants-in-Aid Program For Poverty Alleviation West Visayas State University Factors Affecting Health Related Studies Summary 3 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY Purpose of the Study and Research Design 38 18 21 22 27 35 16 6 6 9 14 1 Page

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Chapter Method Research Instrument Procedure Ethical considerations Statistical Data Analysis Procedure

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Descriptive Statistics Eating Patterns Sleeping Patterns Hygiene Practices Hand Washing Practices Physical Activity Pattern Social Activity Pattern Physical Health Problem Emotional Health Problem Smoking Alcohol drinking Use of Illicit Drugs 46 47 49 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 65

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Chapter Sexual Activity Emotional Distress Social Support School Counselling Bullying Absenteeism Peer Relationship Residence Description of Health Body Size Health Priorities Health Problems 5 SUMMARY Summary of the Problem, Method, and Findings Conclusions Implications to Theory and Practice Recommendations

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Chapter REFERENCES APPENDICES

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List of Tables Page Table 1 Table 2 Distribution of participants Identified Health Related Problems 46 90

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List of Figures Page Figure 1 Distribution of Participants According to Eating Pattern Figure 2 Distribution of Participants According to Reasons For Skipping Meals Figure 3 Distribution of Participants According to Number of Hours of Sleep Figure 4 Distribution Participants According to those having Trouble with Sleeping Figure 5 Distribution of Participants According to Hygiene Practices Figure 6 Distribution of Participants According to Hand Washing Practices Figure 7 Distribution of Participants According to Physical Activity Pattern Figure 8 Figure 9 Distribution of Participants According to Social Activity Pattern Distribution of Participants According to Physiologic Health Problem 56 55 54 52 51 50 49 48 47

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Page Figure 10 Distribution of Participants According to Emotional Health Problem Figure 11 Distribution of Participants On Cigarette Smoking Figure 12 Distribution of Participants According to Frequency of Cigarette Smoking Figure 13 Distribution of Participants on Cigarette Sticks Consumed Per Day Figure 14 Distribution of Participants On Alcoholic Drinking Figure 15 Distribution of Participants According to Usual Alcoholic Beverage Consumed/ Session Figure 16 Distribution of Participants According to Number of Bottles Consumed Per Session Figure 17 Distribution of Participants According to Frequency of Alcohol Intake Figure 18 Distribution of Participants According to the Use of Illicit Drugs 65 64 63 62 61 60 60 59 58

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Page Figure 19 Distribution of Participants According to the Form of Illicit Drug Used Figure 20 Distribution of Participants According to Engagement in Sexual Activity Figure 21 Distribution of Participants According to Alcohol Influence During Last Sexual Activity Figure 22 Distribution of Participants According to Support Person/s During Emotional Distress Figure 23 Frequency of Participants According to the Number of People They Can Talk to When Worried or Upset Figure 24 Distribution of Participants According to Feelings About Going to School Figure 25 Distribution of Participants According to Feelings of Safety in School Figure 26 Distribution of Participants According to Those Who have Undergone Counseling Figure 27 Distribution of Participants According to the Type of Person Who Counseled Them 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66

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Page Figure 28 Distribution of Participants According to Those Who Experienced Bullying Figure 29 Distribution of Participants According to the Person/s Responsible for Bullying Figure 30 Distribution of Participants According to the Frequency They Experience Bullying Figure 31 Distribution of Participants According to the Means They Experience Bullying Figure 32 Distribution of Participants According to the Number of Days Absent in School Figure 33 Distribution of Participants According to Reasons for being Absent Figure 34 Distribution of Participants According to Peer Relationship Figure 35 Distribution of Participants According to Residence Figure 36 Distribution of Participants According to Health Description Figure 37 Distribution of Participants According to Body Size 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75

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Page Figure 38 Distribution of Participants According to Plans on Losing Weight Figure 39 Distribution of Participants According to Plans on Gaining Weight Figure 40 Distribution of Participants According to Ranked Health Priorities 88 86 85

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List of Appendices Page Appendix A Letter to Agencies Appendix B Letters to Validators Appendix C Letter of Approval Appendix D Letter for Ethics Review Appendix E Informed Consent Appendix F Data Gathering Instrument 118 121 127 133 135 142