ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To the Heavenly Father, for His divine intervention, bountiful blessings

He had bestowed to the researches, for His love, wisdom, knowledge, patience,
strength and guidance that He had given to make this study successful.
The researchers also wish to express their outmost appreciation and
heartfelt gratitude to the following people for their assistance, guidance,
encouragement, deep concern and untiring inspiration that, in one way or
another, made it possible for the accomplishment and completion of this study;
To Dr. Pacita Apilado, who gave unceasing and intellectual guidance in
the preparation and refinement of this work and for giving the researchers their
much invaluable time, effort and consideration in finishing the study.
To Mrs. Purificacion Soriano, a research adviser, who gave
encouragement to keep striving and for her knowledgeable suggestions endless
motivation and for exerting untiring effort of reviewing the manuscript;
To Mrs. Marites C. Pagdilao, the ever supportive Dean of the College of
Nursing, who extend her greatest effort to accommodate them for the
corrections and for her inspiring words, pieces of advice and knowledge she
imparted and encouragement for the success of the study;
To their parents, for their inspiration to strive harder and reach for their
dreams, for their undying love, unlimited financial and moral support,
understanding, sacrifices, words of encouragement and prayers;
To their relatives, friends and loved ones for their prayers and endless
support;
And to all those people who have contributed in one way or another for
the completion of this research study, special thanks to all of you.

The Reasearchers