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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DENGUE PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF SELECTED RESIDENTS IN BAGONG SILANG A, QUEENSROW, BACOOR CITY

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the College of Nursing University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Molino Campus Molino 3, Bacoor City

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

ROSE ANN R. ABANTE JULIANNE FAYE M. ALVAREZ SUZETTE H. CABURAL MARJORIE M. MARICA RESIEL JOY B. SEGUIENTE

October 2012

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APPROVAL SHEET This undergraduate thesis entitled The Effectiveness of Dengue Prevention Program in the Level of Knowledge and Practice of Selected Residents in BagongSilang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City prepared and submitted by Rose Ann R. Abante, Julianne Faye M. Alvarez, Suzette H. Cabural, Marjorie M. Marica, and Resiel Joy B. Seguiente, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for Final Defense.

MARY ELEANOR N. USIS, RN, MSN Adviser

ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE Approved by the Final Defense Committee with a grade of _________

MARY ANN L. GAN, RN, MAN Member

LERMA B. MALUBAG, RN, MAN Member

FRANCISCO B. SOSA, JR., RN, MAN Chairman

Accepted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

LERMA B. MALUBAG, RN, MAN Dean, College of Nursing

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ABSTRACT NAME OF INSTITUTION : University of Perpetual Help System DALTA ADDRESS TITLE : Molino 3, Bacoor City : The Effectiveness of Dengue Prevention Program in

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Level of Knowledge and Practice of Selected Residents in BagongSilang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City AUTHOR : Abante, Rose Ann R. Alvarez, Julianne Faye M. Cabural, Suzette H. Marica, Marjorie M. Seguiente, Resiel Joy B. FUNDING SOURCES COST DATE STARTED DATE COMPLETED : Personal : Php 10, 000 : November 2011 : August 2012

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The prime objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Dengue prevention program in the level of knowledge and practice of selected residents in Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City. This research study was undertaken among 15 families residing in Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City. The programs and the questionnaires about Dengue prevention were adapted from the Department of Health. The effectiveness of Dengue prevention programs in the level of knowledge and practice of the residents were determined using a pre- test and a post- test of 13 item researcher- developed questions determining the level of knowledge and another 13 items in determining the level of practice. The researchers implemented the programs, monitored the subjects compliance and understanding for 6 weeks. This study utilized quasi experimental non-randomized pretest and posttest design. type of research design and non- probability sampling. Descriptive analysis used percentage frequency distribution and measure of central tendency. Inferential analysis made use of T- test, F- test, and Duncan Mean Range Test. This study showed that the level of knowledge of the respondents before the implementation of the programs was high and their level of practice were low. But after 6 weeks of continuous monitoring and follow-ups, both their level of knowledge and practice showed very high level of result.

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To enhance or continue the very high level of knowledge and practice on Dengue prevention programs, the respondents should be able to share and disseminate what had been taught to them to other members and should have an active community participation towards Dengue control program.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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The development and completion of this research study would not have been made possible without the guidance and support of these noteworthy individuals. First and foremost to the ALMIGHTY GOD, who, as the center of our lives gave us His undying love, the strength, the wisdom, and the determination to finish what we had started, owing all our blessings and success to Him. MARY ELEANOR USIS, RN, MSN, and MA. VERONICA DOCEO, RN, MAN, their thesis advisers, who had guided them throughout the duration of this research and whose support and knowledge enabled them to finish the study. EVANGELINE FRANCISCO, RN, MSN; MARY ELEANOR USIS, RN, MSN; JENNIFER LEDESMA, RN, MAN; ALICIA SABALVARRO, RN; and MS. JOCELYN SANTOS, their research tool validators, for giving them their precious time and expertise so as to improve and validate their tool. The different LIBRARIANS of the different colleges, institutions and departments in Cavite and Manila for giving them the opportunity to search within their premises the related studies and references essential for the development of this research.

HON. CATHERINE D. PALABRICA, current Barangay Captain of Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City for giving the researchers her approval to undertake this study in the area of her jurisdiction.

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DR. REYNALDO SAN LUIS III, ELSI CALITIS, RN., IRENE MATEO, RN., Also, to Home Owners Association President MS. VIOLETA BULLECER for accommodation, cooperation and support they had extended in the researchers during the research process and actual data gathering. To the SUBJECTS OF THE STUDY, the selected residents of Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City, for taking the time to participate in their study, which made this study possible. MR. ELISEO TALLA, our statistical adviser, for the statistical treatment and evaluation of the data gathered, which helped the researchers to arrive at conclusions and recommendations. FRANCISCO B. SOSA JR., RN, MAN, Dean, College of Nursing, research instructor, and chairman of thesis review panel, for giving them the basic knowledge required in the construction of this research. His encouragement and valuable criticisms serve as challenge for them to improve and strive to give their best in accomplishing this research. THEIR BELOVED PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS, this research study would not have pushed through without their vital encouragement, support, assistance, and valued trust to the researchers to successfully finish this research.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE PAGE APPROVAL SHEET ABSTRACT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Introduction Review of Related Literature and Studies Synthesis Theoretical Framework Research Paradigm Statement of the Problem Hypotheses Significance of the Study Scope and Delimitation Definition of Terms 1 5 12 13 16 17 19 19 21 22 ii iii vi viii xi xiii

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2 METHODOLOGY Research Design Population Sampling Respondents of the Study Research Instrument Validation of Instrument Data Gathering Procedure Statistical Analysis of Data 3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTREPRETATION OF DATA

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4 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary Findings Conclusions Recommendations 80 80 83 89 91

REFERENCES

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APPENDICES A. LETTER OF REQUEST B. THE INSTRUMENT C. SAMPLE COMPUTATION D. CERTIFICATION FROM STATISTICIAN E. LETTER FROM THESIS EDITOR 96 105 113 132 133

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LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 Level of Knowledge in Dengue Prevention among the Respondents before the program 2 Level of Practice in Dengue Prevention among the respondents before the program 3 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Age before the Program 4 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Gender before the program 5 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Educational Attainment before the program 6 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Family Monthly Income before the program 7 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Age before the Program 8 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Gender before the Program 9 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Educational Attainment before the program 57 55 54 53 51 49 48 46 42

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10 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Family Monthly Income before the program 11 Level of Knowledge in Dengue Prevention among the respondents after the program 12 Level of Practice in Dengue Prevention among the respondents after the program 13 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Age after the program 14 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Gender after the program 15 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Educational Attainment after the program 16 Level of Knowledge of the respondents according to Family Monthly Income after the program 17 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Age after the program 18 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Gender after the program 19 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Educational Attainment after the program 75 74 72 71 69 68 67 64 60 58

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20 Level of Practice of the respondents according to Family Monthly Income after the program 77

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Level of Knowledge and Practice before and after the implementation of the program 78

LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 2 Research Paradigm Profile of Selected Residents of Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City according to Age 3 Profile of Selected Residents of Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City according to Gender 4 Profile of Selected Residents of Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City According to Educational Attainment 5 Profile of Selected Residents of Bagong Silang A, Queensrow, Bacoor City according to Family Monthly Income 40 38 37 35 PAGE 16