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JONELTA
Sto. Niño, Biñan, Laguna

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Since 1976

LEVEL OF AWARENESS AND PRACTICES ON THE PREVENTION

OF HYPERTENSION AMONG SELECTED RESPONDENTS
OF BARANGAY CAINGIN STA. ROSA, LAGUNA
SY 2008 – 2009

An Undergraduate Thesis Proposal

Presented to
The Faculty of the College of Nursing
University of Perpetual Help System Laguna

In Partial fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

By:

Almendra, Ma. Anna Vi A.

Bantique, Mary Grace M.
Camia, Dhon Patrick M.
Gonzales, Gretchin O.
Martinez, Bonifacio IB.
Sta. Clara, Anna Danica C.

July 2008
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the researchers, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the

following persons:

To the Barangay Captain, for allowing us to conduct our research study

to their Barangay.

To Evelyn Bumagat, RN, MAN, for her unselfish comments,

suggestions and patience in guiding us in doing this research study.

To the Respondents, for being friendly and giving us their full

cooperation during the conduction of this study.

To our Family, for their undying support, to all the members of the

Group for their participation and cooperation during the completion of the

report requirements.

To our Clinical Instructors, for imparting us knowledge of conducting

this study, for the advices and understanding they gave us.

To our God Almighty for the strength and wisdom He gave us while

accomplishing this study.

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DEDICATION
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With all effort exerted in making this study, we would like to dedicate this

work to the people we owe a lot on their fullest concern and emotional support.

To our beloved parents, who unselfishly gave us moral support and

guidance as well as their whole financial assistance.

To our sisters and brothers for their help.

To our friends, for their concern and help we value so much.

And above all, to our Almighty God, who gave us enough strength and

power to accomplish this report.

The Researchers
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ABSTRACT
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Title: LEVEL OF AWARENESS AND PRACTICES ON THE PREVENTION

OF HYPERTENSION AMONG SELECTED RESPONDENTS OF

BARANGAY CAINGIN STA. ROSA, LAGUNA

SY 2008 – 2009

Authors: BSN IV – SP5 Group 19 A

Group Leader: Martinez, Bonifacio IB.

Members: Almendra, Ma. Anna Vi A.

Bantique, Mary Grace M.

Camia, Dhon Patrick M.

Gonzales, Gretchin O.

Sta. Clara, Anna Danica C.

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

School Year: 2008 – 2009

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Hypertension as a top 3 leading causes of mortality nationwide, and

considered as a top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Barangay

Caingin Sta. Rosa, Laguna because of this incidence, the researcher decided
to study the level of awarenessv and practices on the prevention of
hypertension in order to develop a plan and implement appropriate programs
and activities for hypertensive clients.

This study aimed to determine the level of awareness and practices on the
prevention of hypertension among the selected respondents of Barangay
Caingin, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Specifically, the study sought the answer the following questions. What is
the profile of the respondents in terms of Age and Educational Attainment?
What is the level of awareness of the selected respondents of Barangay
Caingin, Sta. Rosa, Laguna on the prevention of hypertension? What are the
practices employed on the prevention of hypertension among the selected
respondents of Barangay Caingin Sta. Rosa, Laguna? Is there a significant
relationship between demographic profile and level of awareness on the
prevention of hypertension among the selected respondents of Barangay
Caingin Sta. Rosa, Laguna? Is there a significant relationship between
demographic profile and practices on the prevention of hypertension among
the selected respondents of Barangay Caingin Sta. Rosa, Laguna? Is there a
significant relationship between level of awareness and practices on
prevention of hypertension among the selected respondents of Barangay
Caingin, Sta. Rosa, Laguna?
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COLLEGE OF NURSING
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The researchers used a descriptive type of research to know the level of
awareness and the practices on the prevention of hypertension among
selected hypertensive respondents. The researchers used purposive
sampling technique. The respondent should have a blood pressure with 140
systolic pressure and above and 90 diastolic pressure and above in order to

be a respondents. The researcher obtained a list of individuals who are

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hypertensive from the midwife assigned in the health center. Only thirty
residents were qualified to the criteria. After obtaining the address of each
hypertensive respondents, on July 4, 2008 the researcher started to conduct
the survey through house to house visit.
Majority of the respondents were high school graduate belonged to the
age bracket of 31-40 years old.

The selected respondents of Barangay Caingin Sta. Rosa, were aware

that they need to relax whenever they feel tired and under stress, much of the
fact that exercise, blood pressure monitoring and intake of maintenance
drugs are important and one of the preventive measure to prevent
hypertension.
In the prevention of hypertension, the respondents sometimes take rest
whenever they felt dizziness and having nape pain and prefer to eat
vegetables and fruits than meat as well as drink alcohol moderately.
There is no significant relationship between demographic profile and the
level of awareness and practices in the prevention of hypertension. The
demographic profile has no impact on the level of awareness of respondents
on the prevention of hypertension.
Likewise demographic profile has no impact on the practices of the
respondents.
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The respondents maybe aware about hypertension but not necessarily
apply the practices to prevent it.
In conclusion, most of the respondents are in the middle young-aged, and
who attain high school level. Respondents were aware regarding the ways on
how to prevent hypertension but they do not strictly practice the necessary
preventions. Age and Educational Attainment is not a contributing factor for

the respondents to be aware of preventing hypertension. Likewise, on

practices to prevent hypertension, ageviiand educational attainment is not a
contributory factor.
The researchers recommend the following: The Nurses, Midwives and
other Health Care Providers should conduct the seminars regarding
importance of blood pressure monitoring, topics on how to prevent
hypertension to all residents of Barangay Caingin. Together with health
teachings, strict monitoring of hypertension should be done regularly
especially those identified hypertensive clients. Health Care Provider should
plan a program or organize a regular aerobics exercises and conduct
seminars regarding proper food regimen and to distribute pamphlets for
information dissemination regarding the effect of smoking and liquor intake.
The Student Nurses during their community exposure should regularly visit
their hypertensive patient to monitor their blood pressure and give health
teachings on prevention of hypertension. Emphasize to them importance of
limiting alcohol intake and regular monitoring of blood pressure to control the
continuing elevation and encouraged to stop smoking.
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TABLE
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PAGE

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement iii

Dedication iv

Abstract v

Table of Contents ix

List of Tables xii

List of Figure xiii

Chapter

1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTINGS

Introduction 1
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Background of the Study 2

Theoretical Framework of the Study 3

Conceptual Framework of the Study 4

Statement of the Problem 6

Hypothesis of the Study 7

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Scope and Limitation of the Study 7

Significance of the Study 8

Definition of Terms 9

Chapter

2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature 29

Related Studies 39

Synthesis of the Study 39

Gaps to be Bridged 40

Chapter

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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Methods of Research 41

Participants of the Study 43

Instrumentation and Validation 44

Evaluation and Scoring 45

Statistical Treatment 46

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Chapter

4 PRESENTATION OF ANALYSIS AND 50

INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Chapter

5 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS

AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings 61

Conclusions 64

Recommendations 65

Bibliography 66
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Appendices

Curriculum Vitae

List of Tables
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Table Page

1 Frequency and Percentage of the Demographic Profile 50

of the Respondents

2 Level of Awareness on the Prevention of Hypertension 52

3 Practices on the Prevention of Hypertension 54

4 Relationship between Profile and Level of Awareness on 56

the prevention of Hypertension

5 Relationship between Profile and Practices on the 57

prevention of Hypertension

6 Relationship between Level of Awareness and Practices 58

in preventing Hypertension
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List of Figure

Figure Page

1 Conceptual Paradigm Illustrating the Level of Awareness 5

and the Practices on the Prevention of Hypertension

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