JESSIN AMOR C. KIONISALA & KARA ANGELA E.

GAURAN STEM-C

Title: Acne Treatment Preferences of Senior High School Students in Kidapawan

City National High School

Table 2.1 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the effectiveness
of self-medication among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Provide effectiveness in 3.56 Agree
curing acne
2. Prevent re-occurrence 3.3 Neutral
of acne
3. Prevents the 3.34 Neutral
appearance of pimple
marks and acne scars
4. Non-irritating even with 3.44 Agree
long term use
5. Improves over-all skin 3.5 Agree
appearance
Overall weighted mean 3.43 AGREE

Table 2.2 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the cost of self-
medication among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Expensive 3.3 Neutral
2. Branding affects the 3.7 Agree
price
3. Compatible with 3.5 Agree
parent’s income
Overall weighted mean 3.5 AGREE

Table 2.3 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the availability of
self-medication among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Accessible based on 3.62 Agree
your location
2. Availability in various 3.42 Neutral
pharmacies
3. Inclusive to all 3.2 Neutral
consumers
Overall weighted mean 3.41 NEUTRAL
Table 2.4 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the trend of self-
medication among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Influenced by media 3.16 Neutral
2. Per pressure 2.58 Disagree
3. Used by your family 2.92 Neutral
4. Common in your vicinity 2.88 Neutral
Overall weighted mean 2.89 NEUTRAL

Table 2.5 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the effectiveness
of clinical treatment among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Provide effectiveness in 3.46 Agree
curing acne
2. Prevent re-occurrence 3.2 Neutral
of acne
3. Prevents the 3.42 Neutral
appearance of pimple
marks and acne scars
4. Non-irritating even with 3.28 Neutral
long term use
5. Improves over-all skin 3.54 Agree
appearance
Overall weighted mean 3.38 NEUTRAL

Table 2.6 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the cost of clinical
treatment among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Expensive 3.72 Agree
2. Branding affects the 3.78 Agree
price
3. Compatible with 3.24 Neutral
parent’s income
Overall weighted mean 3.58 AGREE
Table 2.7 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the availability of
clinical treatment among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Accessible based on 3.42 Neutral
your location
2. Availability in various 3.18 Neutral
pharmacies
3. Inclusive to all 3.04 Neutral
consumers
Overall weighted mean 3.21 NEUTRAL

Table 2.8 shows the weighted mean and the description equivalent of the trend of
clinical treatment among the respondents

Weighted Mean Description Equivalent

1. Influenced by media 3.1 Neutral
2. Per pressure 2.9 Neutral
3. Used by your family 2.76 Neutral
4. Common in your vicinity 2.88 Neutral
Overall weighted mean 2.91 NEUTRAL

LEGEND:

4.24 - 5.00 – STRONGLY AGREE

3.43 - 4.23 – AGREE

2.62 - 3.42 – NEUTRAL

1.81 - 2.61 – DISAGREE

1.00 - 1.80 – STRONGLY DISAGREE