Age Profile of Respondents

no. of respondents 7
6
5
4 male
(P)

3 female
2
1
0
18-19 y/o 20-21y/o 22-23y/o 24-25y/o

age

Table and graph 1.1 shows that the out of 30

respondents, 16.7% of which are from the female

respondents whose age ranges from 18-19 years,

likewise from the male. The majority of the respondents

are from the age group between 20-21 years old; 23.3%

are female and 3% from the male. Only 1 representative

from both sexes came from the 22-23 year old age group.

Lastly, 5 males and 3 females came from the 24-25 year

old age group.

1.2 Gender

Male Female

Frequency 14 16

Percentage 46.7 53.3

Gender Profile of Respondents

16
no. of respondents (P)

14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
male female
gender
 Table and graph 1.2 shows that 46.7% among the

30 respondents are male, while the female dominates

with 53.3%.

1.3 Civil status

Single Married

Frequency 30 0

Percentage 100 0

Civil Status Profile of Respondents

30
no. of respondents (P)

25

20

15

10

0
single married
civil status
 Table and graph 1.3 clearly shows that 100% of our

respondents are single. None of them are married or

otherwise.

2. Physiological and psychological status of nursing

student respondent:

2.1 Frequency of Caffeinated Product In-take

Incidence Percentage

Always 56.6

Sometimes 26

Never 16
 60

no. of respondents (P) 50

40

30

20

10

0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency

Table and graph 2.1 shows that 56.6% among the

30 respondents are always taking in caffeinated products.

Only 26% and 16% of them answered sometimes and

never, respectively. Caffeine intakes have been a habit

among the youth today as revealed also in the graph.

2.2 Awake Feeling during & after Caffeine Intake

 Incidence Percentage

Always 53.3

Sometimes 33.3

Never 13.3

60

50
no. of respondents (P)

40

30

20

10

0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency

Table and graph 2.2 shows that most of the

students testified that caffeinated products keep them

awake and alert. Caffeine is known to cause insomnia

because of its central nervous system stimulating activity.

Stratlan stated that caffeine and barbitol are antagonistic,

with caffeine (in coffee) reducing the sleeping time

induced by barbital.

2.3 Level of focus during & after Caffeine Intake

Incidence Percentage

Always 13.3

Sometimes 70

Never 16.7
 70

no. of respondents (P)

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency

Table and graph 2.3 shows that 70% among the

respondents sometimes have difficulty on focusing during

and after caffeine intake. Leinart (1966) stated that

caffeine stimulates the central nervous system first at the

higher levels, the cortex and medulla, and finally the

spinal cord at higher doses. Mild cortex stimulation

appears to be beneficial resulting in more clear thinking

and less fatigue. Caffeine has been shown to improve

attention in a study which simulated night driving.

2.4 Sleeping Pattern after Caffeine Intake

 Incidence Percentage

Always 23.3

Sometimes 46.7

Never 30

Table and graph 2.4 shows that 46.7% sometimes

have alteration in their sleeping pattern. Caffeine is said

to be a stimulant which greatly affects the

neurotransmitters and nerve impulse of the brain.

50
no. of respondents (P)

40

30

20

10

0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency
2.5 Elimination Pattern during & after Caffeine Intake

Incidence Percentage

Always 36.7

Sometimes 46.7

Never 16.6

Table and graph 2.5 shows that 46.7% of the

respondents have a normal elimination product even

though they are using caffeinated products. Caffeine is

said to be a diuretic, but as what the results reveal the

respondents still have a normal elimination pattern than

before. Caffeine is classified as a mild diuretic (increases

urine output). In doses commonly found in OTC products

(30-100 mg) this effect is slight, but detectable.

 no. of respondents (P) 50

40

30

20

10

0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency

2.6 Heart rate during & after Caffeine Intake

Incidence Percentage

Always 16.7

Sometimes 56.7

Never 26.6
 60

no. of respondents (P) 50

40

30
20
10

0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency

Table and graph 2.6 reveals that 56.7% of the

respondents experienced an increased heart rate

whenever taking in caffeinated products. Many studies

have been conducted in order to determine the influence

of caffeine on the heart and blood vessels. The following

effects have been reported: stimulates the heart and often

increases contraction rate (pulse); has little effect on most

blood vessels; an exception are the cerebral vessels

(associated with the brain and possibly responsible for

some types of headaches), which are significantly

constricted by caffeine

2.7 Breathing pattern during & after Caffeine Intake

Incidence Percentage

Always 56.7

Sometimes 33.3

Never 10

60
no. of respondents (P)

50

40

30

20
10

0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER
frequency
 Evidently, 56.7% of the nursing student respondents

still have a normal breathing pattern after taking in

caffeinated products like coffee. Only 10% of them said

they never experienced alteration on their breathing

pattern.