APPROVAL SHEET In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing, this research paper

entitled, KNOWLEDGE AND HEALTH PRACTICES OF SELECTED MIDDLE ADULT CITIZEN OF BARANGAY TALOLONG LOPEZ, QUEZON has been prepared and submitted by ALMON DOMINIC P. BARROS, who is hereby recommended for the oral examination. ROSALINDA A. ABUY, MAN Research Adviser Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, by the oral examination committee.

SUSANA A. SALVACION, Ph.D Chairman

Van Andrew V. Villaverde, RN Panelist

Maria Luisa E. Barretto, MAN Panelist

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Science in Nursing.

WALBERTO A. MACARAAN Ed. D Vice-President for Academic Affairs ___________________ Date

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researcher would like to express his gratitude for the assistance and guidance extended by special persons in the completion of this study. Dr. Susana A. Salvacion, Dean of the College of Allied Medicine, for the full support of her office in permitting the researcher to gather pertinent data needed in this study. Prof. Teresita V. Valde, his research instructor, Prof. Rosalinda A. Abuy, his research adviser, for intellectual, advice and encouragement before, after and during the conduct of the study. The members of the Oral Examination Committee, Prof.Van Andrew V. Villaverde and Prof. Maria Luisa E. Barretto for reading, correcting the manuscript and giving constructive criticisms for the improvement of this study. Hon. Domie Marquez, for allowing the researcher to conduct his study at the Barangay Talolong Lopez, Quezon. Mr. Joel Erandio, for his advice, support and assistance in the computation and interpretation of the gathered data. The researchers former group mates, BSN IV-Group 20, for being generous and the source of strength, laughter and encouragement to finish this study; To his beloved Babs for giving him inspiration, love and stress reliever messages during tough times; To Samm, Unis and Buddz for lending their valuable time in answering my queries thru text messages even at late at night;

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The researchers family Mama, Nanay Tessie, Tita Lulu and Papa for giving him financial support, outpouring love and support. To the selected hypertensive individuals of Barangay Talolong Lopez, Quezon for their willingness and honest participation of the study. And above all to the Almighty God, for showering him with blessings and giving him faith and hope to succeed someday. The Researcher

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DEDICATION This study is wholeheartedly dedicated to Our Almighty God for the blessings, to my parents and relatives, especially to the Residents of Barangay Talolong.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARIES Title Page . Approval Sheet Acknowledgement Dedication . Table of Contents List of Tables . List of Figures . Abstract . CHAPTER I INTRODCUTION Background of the study . Statement of the Problem Hypothesis . . Significance of the Study Scope and Limitation . Definition of Terms . II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 4 4 5 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page i ii iii v vi viii ix x

REVIEW OF LITERATURE AND STUDIES Knowledge . Hypertension . Practices . . Related Studies . Conceptual Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 10 12 13

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METHODOLOGY Locale of the Study . Research Design . . Sources of Data . . Data Gathering Instrument Data Gathering Procedure Statistical Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 15 15 16 16

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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

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SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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A. Letter of Request . B. Questionnaire . C. Computation . CURRICULUM VITAE .

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LIST OF TABLES Table 1 2 3 4 Gender of the Respondents . . . . . . . . . . . Page . . . 18 19 20

Occupation of the Respondents

Educational Attainment of the Respondents . Level of knowledge on Preventing and Controlling Hypertension

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Respondents Health Practices to Prevent and Control Hypertension among Highly Knowledgeable Respondent .

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Respondents Health Practices to Prevent and Control Hypertension among Moderately Knowledgeable Respondent . . . Respondents Health Practices to Prevent and Control Hypertension among Less Knowledgeable Respondent . .

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Relationship in the Knowledge and Practices to Prevent and Control Hyperntension . .

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LIST OF FIGURE

Figures 1 Conceptual Framework . . . . . .

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ABSTRACT BARROS, ALMON DOMINIC PANLAQUI. Southern Luzon State University at Lucban, Quezon. 2011. Knowledge and Health Practices on Hypertension of Selected Middle Adult Citizens of Barangay Talolong Lopez, Quezon. The main purpose of the study is to determine the level of knowledge and health practices of the selected middle adult citizens of Barangay Talolong Lopez, Quezon. Specifically, this study aimed to answer the following questions: What is the demographic profile of respondents in terms of gender, occupation, and educational attainment of the respondents. The level of knowledge of the respondents on how to prevent and control hypertension. The respondents health practices based on their knowledge to prevent and control hypertension. And the significant relationship in the knowledge and practices of selected middle adult citizens of Barangay Talolong Lopez, Quezon to control and prevent hypertension. The study used a descriptive type of research. The total respondents were one hundred thirty one middle adult citizens of the barangay Talolong Lopez, Quezon. Self made questionnaires were used as a main tool of the study. The findings of the study were the following: according to gender, male respondents are the main victims of hypertension due to excessive alcohol drinking. While the female are the minorities of hypertension in the said barangay due to unhealthy eating habits such as always having high salty processed meat products as part of their meals. According to occupation, respondents with jobs are least likely to develop severe hypertension because they can afford to seek medical advices and regular check-ups. While those respondents who doesnt have job, they only seek medical advices when they experience severe conditions on their health concerning hypertension. According to educational attainment, a respondents that have reaching the occurrence of higher level education are more knowledgeable on ways in prevent and controlling hypertension, unlike those respondents that were only able to reach basic education (elementary graduates, high school graduates) Based on the findings, conclusions were drawn: the results and findings revealed that it can be concluded that most of the selected middle adult citizens are highly knowledgeable on hypertension. But with regards to their practices, the study was able to find out that they often practice the prevention and control to hypertension. The researcher recommends the following: The barangay health sector should provide a health concerned seminar regarding on the facts and practices on hypertension in which the community specifically the hypertensive individuals will benefit and realize the importance of a simple practice to prevent and control hypertension. To the respondents, that they should apply the proper ways in controlling and preventing hypertension that they have learned on the seminars they attended conducted by the barangay health sector(if any). And also, to have their weekly check-up on their blood pressure for monitoring purposes.
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To whole community, that they should be aware and responsible enough for their own health to prevent and avoid such condition like hypertension and other diseases. To practice a healthy lifestyle habits including eating healthy foods, exercising regularly and avoiding vises. For the future researchers, a research can be conducted in other health problems of the community such as diarrhea, malnutrion and dengue occurrences.

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