THE PERCEIVED HEALTH EFFECTS OF SLIMMING

PILLS BY THE SELECTED USERS IN QUEZON CITY

A thesis presented to the faculty of the

College of Arts and Sciences
Our Lady of Fatima University

in partial fulfillment of the requirements

in Nursing Research
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Karen Bayos
Viktor Henry Daria
James Brian Dimagiba
Mariejo Jornal
Rafael Carlo Tuazon
Allan Vigilia
Robert Kenneth Vitug

March 2009
 Table of Contents

Endorsement i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement iii

Table of Contents iv

List of figures v

List of tables vi

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Objective of the Study 4

Significance of the Study 4

Hypotheses 4

Scope and Limitation of the Study 5

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Related Literature 6

Foreign Literature 11

Local Literature 14

Conceptual Framework 15
Theoretical Framework 16

Operational Definition of Terms 21

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data 29

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations 42

Summary of Findings 42

Conclusion 43

Recommendation 44

Literature Cited 45
 ENDORSEMENT

This thesis entitled THE PERCEIVED HEALTH EFFECTS OF

SLIMMING PILLS BY THE SELECTED USERS IN QUEZON CITY prepared

and submitted by Karen Bayos, Viktor Henry Daria, James Brian Dimagiba,

Mariejo Jornal, , Rafael Carlo Tuazon, Allan Vigilia and Robert Kenneth

Vitug, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor

Science in Nursing has been examined and recommended for ORAL

EXAMINATION.

IRENE P. VILLAREAL
ADVISER
 THESIS ABSTRACT

Title : THE PERCEIVED HEALTH

EFFECTS OF SLIMMING PILLS BY THE
SELECTED USERS IN QUEZON CITY

Authors : Mariejo Jornal

James Brian Dimagiba
Viktor Henry Daria
Robert Kenneth Vitug
Rafael Carlo Tuazon
Karen Bayos
Allan Vigilia

Type of document: THESIS

Type of Publication: Unpublished

Host / Accrediting
Institution and Address: Our Lady of Fatima University

College of Nursing

Quezon City

CHED-NCR (Private)

Objectives : To determine the most and least common

perceptions of the selected users of slimming
pills.

Methodology: The descriptive method was used in this study.

This is the most appropriate method on inquiry

about the present status and condition of a

particular phenomenon. Concepts and

 procedures of general description, analysis, and

classifications are discussed and illustrated in

considerable detail. This method tends to both the

qualitative and quantitative analysis of inquiry

such as the present investigation.

Conclusion : Profile of the respondents play an important role

in effects of the slimming pills among the

respondents. There is lot of females who using

slimming pill since they are concern about their

body figure and posture. They said that using

slimming pill will help them maintain their figure.

It reveals that teenagers are so much concern

about their figure also since they are being

intimidated with opposite sex. They are ashamed

when they have a big body and as such they are

using slimming pills. It reveals also in the result of

the study that simple respondents are also

slimming pills since their body figure is assets in

life.

On the rate of effectiveness of slimming pills

among the respondents, it reveals that when they

are using slimming pills their appetite in eating

 will be affected; they cannot eat too much

because they want to maintain their body figure.

They also want to develop a self confidence since

their body is presentable and this is the result of

taking slimming pills. Others also are excelling in

their work since they are physically fit and stable.

The majority of mid-age females attempting

weight control used practices consistent with

public health messages. Despite their efforts, the

group was mostly unsuccessful in preventing

weight gain. Public health authorities and health

practitioners may need to make more quantitative

recommendations and emphasize the importance

of balancing physical activity with dietary intake

to achieve successful weight control for females

at this life stage.

Sponsor : None

Keywords : Perceived, Health effects, slimming pills

 LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Letters

C Curriculum Vitae
 QUESTIONNARE-CHECKLIST

Name: Surveyed by:

Address: Date Surveyed:

Directions: please put a check mark  on the choice that best corresponds to
your answer.

Demographic profile:

Sex: Male
Female

Age: 18-20
21-25
25-30
30-above

Civil Status: Single

Marred
Widow
Separated

Occupation: Employed
Self Employed
Unemployed
Student
Skilled
PART II

2. What are the effects of slimming pills to the health of the respondents?

__1. Reduce the weight of the respondents.

__2. Lessen the food intake.

__3. Physically fit and healthy and stable

__4. Easy to move

__5. Away from sickness

3. What is the rate of effectiveness of the pills to the health of the respondents?

__1. Abrupt losing of weight

__2. Lose appetite to eat

__3. Improve the capacity to work

__4. Develops self-confidence

__5. No reaction of slimming pills among them

4 What are the safety measures do the respondents need to know while taking
slimming pills?

__1. Slimming pills are prescribed by the doctors

__2. Proper dosage of slimming pills

__3. Slimming pills with proper diet and exercise

__4. Consult doctors of the bad effects of slimming pills

 LITERATURE CITED

Thesis

Pacanas, Tamayo, Tan The Efficacy of cleansing Diet against Diet Pills
among person 25. 50 years old in Bitoon circle Brgy. Commonwealth,
Quezon City, Fatima University 2006

Dictionary

The Scriber bantam Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

Book

Berman, Erb, Kozier , Shyder Fundamentals of Nursing (7th Edition)

Karch, Amy Focus on Nursing Pharmacology (3rd Edition)

Boning Ronnie A. research methodology Fatima University press:

Valenzuela City, Quezon City

Websites

www.hateweight.com/dietpills.html
www.healthnotes.com
www.rexdonald.com
www.readersdigest.com
 OUR LADY OF FATIMA
U N I V E R S I T Y
# 1 Esperanza St. Hilltop Mansion Lagro, Quezon City

January 26, 2009

HON, ROLLY DELA CRUZ

Brgy. Captain
Brgy. San Bartolome, Quezon City

Sir:
We, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing students of Our Lady Of Fatima University,
Quezon City campus are conducting a study entitled “THE PERCEIVED HEALTH
EFFECTS OF SLIMMING PILLS BY THE SELECTED USERS IN QUEZON
CITY”

This research is being conducted in partial fulfillment of the course requirements in our
subject Nursing Research for the degree of Bachelor Science in Nursing.

In view of this, we would like to seek your assistance so that we will be able to distribute
the attached questionnaire-checklist to the selected individuals under your brangay.

This questionnaire aims to seek relevant data pertinent to our study. Rest assured that
all information, which will be gathered in this survey, would be treated with utmost
confidentiality.

May this request merit your consideration and approval.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Yours truly,

Group Leader Noted by:

Mariejo Jornal
REGILITO D. LAUREL, M.A Ed.
Members: Research Adviser
James Brian Dimagiba
Karen Bayos Approved by:
Rafael Carlo Tuazon
Robert Kenneth Vitug HON. ROLLY DELA CRUZ
Viktor Henry Daria Barangay Captain
Allan Vigilia
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Grateful acknowledgement to the supportive parents, siblings and

significant others of the researchers, whose concerted efforts and

kindness have enabled the researchers to impart wisdom and imparted

with wisdom, forming an integral part of this research work.

For the Divine support showered upon by the Almighty Father from

the start to the last interlude of writing this Research Work, the glory are

brought back to You, O Lord!

For the trust endowed by our gratifying and amorous instructor in

Nursing Research Prof. Irene P. Villareal, thank you very much for helping

us improve our communication skills and personal being… Through this

work you’ve tasked us, we have exhibited many potential which some of

them may be hidden before. GOD SPEED!

Karen Bayos
Viktor Henry Daria
James Brian Dimagiba
Mariejo Jornal
Rafael Carlo Tuazon
Allan Vigilia
Robert Kenneth Vitug