Aknowledgement

Nikka Celine G. Dongiapon, Aegian E. Esperon, Anne Ybonnaire Gracce B. Gura,

Alsharezz K. Labungan, Jenny J. Lozano, Samer Ann D. Sumalinog, and Hazel Mae P. Tubuhan,
who gave their support and commitment in making their research, would like to acknowledge all
the people who served as their inspiration and foundation throughout the research. This research
study would not be possible without the help and guidance of the following people:
Foremost of all, the Almighty God, who blessed the researchers with knowledge, skills,
attitudes, and enough energy that aided them in the realization and completion of this research
study. Without His unending shed of blessings, the success of this study would not be possible.
To the Ateneo de Davao University School of Nursing Dean, Dr. Patria V. Manalaysay,
R.N, M.A.N., Ph.D., for giving the researchers her approval to conduct this research study, and
also for her valuable comments and suggestions. The researchers appreciate her contributions
that helped in constructing this successful research study.
To Mrs. Liza G. Floresca, R.N., M.A.N., the thesis adviser, for her unfading supervision,
professional support and extraordinary effort in the refinement of this study. The researchers are
grateful for her excellent suggestions, comments, and discussion that gave additional knowledge
to the researchers.
To the Panelists headed by Ms. Grace E. Guitguiten, R.N., M.N., Mrs. Anna Liza A.
Saus, R.N., M.N., Mrs. Magnolia May Jadulang, R.N., M.N., for their constructive criticisms
and academic insights that helped improve the manuscript.
To Dr. Patayon, the Statistician, for the assistance in the statistical analysis of the study.
To the affiliating Lying-in Clinics, for allowing the researchers to conduct a study in their
facility.
To all the Respondents, the Gravida one (1) Para one (1) mothers, whom the researchers
owe much of their patience, time, effort, and cooperation during the course of data gathering,
despite having other responsibilities.
To the researchers families, friends, and classmates, who from the beginning never
doubted them. Also, for the never ending love, understanding, and support which served as

inspiration and strength in completing this undertaking. More so, especially for the financial
assistance that was essential to make the study possible.