Health Effects of Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City

CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND.

Introduction

A healthy diet contains the right balance of different foods you need and provides
the right amount of energy. The metabolic rate is the rate at which the chemical
reactions in the body are carried out. The less exercise you take the less food you
need; people who exercise regularly are usually fitter than those who take little
exercise. People all over the world want to lose weight and for those who want to
get on the weight loss bandwagon there are thousands of different diets and diet
pills to choose from. Who wouldn’t be enticed by the wonderful testimonials,
fantastic before and after pictures and unbelievable money back guarantees that
we are constantly bombarded with in magazines, newspapers, television and the
internet. But surely diet pills can't all be as safe as they claim. Those desperate to
lose weight quickly and easily often ignore the negatives and side effects of diet
pills. Weight loss pills are the new trend in the weight loss programme products. It
offers an easy weight management that does not require any rigorous exercise
routine or a strict low calorie diet. All the branches of medicine are now competing
with each other by introducing new varieties of pills to reduce body weight in an
effortless manner. Slimming pills said to help women drop a dress
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size. All people around the world especially women are relying on slimming pills in
order to attain their ideal body weight. Slimming pills are fat binders, fat blockers
and appetite suppressants. These are very attractive if you need a little help with
your weight loss goals. We heard many reports of slimmers reaching their target
weight with the help of their diet pills or weight loss supplements. We all know that
slimming pills is the fastest way to lose weight. Growing reliance on fast food and
time-saving technology causes weight problem around the world. Experts have
warned that unless urgent action is taken, an entire generation faces an old age
blighted by heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other disease brought on by
obesity. Slimming pills works by stopping the body from absorbing fat in food.
Although many slimmers are pro-diet pills, this does not mean every supplement on
the market is safe and effective. Always choose carefully so you can achieve
positive weight loss results. But there will be concerns that it will be used as a quick
fix to a problem which can also be tackled by diet and exercise.
Health Effects of Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City

Statement of the Problem

This research aimed to determine the: “HEALTH EFFECTS OF SLIMMING PILLS AS

PERCEIVED BY THE SELECTED USERS IN QUEZON CITY”. Specifically, this study
sought to answer the following questions: 1. What is the demographic profile of the
respondents in terms of the following? 1.1 Gender 1.2 Age 1.3 Civil Status 1.4
Educational Attainment 1.5 Religion 1.6 Socio-economic Status 1.7 Occupation 2. 3.
What are the effects of slimming pills to the health of the respondents? What is the
rate of effectiveness of the pills to the health of the respondents? 4 What are the
safety measures do the respondents need to know while taking slimming pills? 5. Is
there a significant trend on the effects of slimming pills, effectiveness, and safety
measures of slimming pills among the respondents? 6. How may the findings of this
research be utilized to improve the health of slimming pills users?
Health Effects of Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City

Hypothesis There is no significant trend on the effects of slimming pills,

effectiveness, and safety measures of slimming pills among the respondents.

Significance of the Study

This research is believed to be very significant to the following:

Medical practitioners: Conducting this research will help medical practitioners to

have better understanding and good analysis of the effects of slimming pills. This
study will show the present situation of individuals who are using slimming pills and
the common effects to their body and daily activities.

Society:

Body image is the common issue why they are advertising slimming pills in the
society as a solution to their problems. This study was conducted to help individuals
become aware on proper use of slimming pills.

Couples: The awareness of couples regarding slimming pills can promote good
sexual relationship. They will see themselves more attractive and more appreciated
by
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their partners. Thus, the couples who are using slimming pills need to be aware
regarding the effects of these drugs in their pregnancy or in their baby.

Men and Women: This study will provide awareness to men and women who take
and will take slimming pills. They will be informed regarding its effects to their
health condition.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The study was conducted along the vicinity of Quezon City, wherein thirty (30)
respondents were utilized for the period 2007-2008. The researchers believed that
this number of respondents is enough to assess the validity and reliability of the
study. The researchers did not see the plight of the other area since the researchers
are from that place an felt its appropriateness and could be a big help among the
respondents
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

The researchers did a lot of readings and browsing related literature and studies
related to the problem. What the researchers have learned is here by presented:
Foreign Literature As stated by Macnair (2003), slimming pills, or anti-obesity
medication as they're more formally called, should be viewed generally as a last
resort, to help people who are grossly overweight, have already lost some weight
and are now struggling to lose more. In the past they've been handed out too
easily, often by poorly trained medical staff. The result has been that slimming pills
have been used inappropriately. Many slimming pills have now been taken off the
market because of potential side effects and complications. Amphetamine-type
slimming pills were popular 30 to 40 years ago, but it took some time for doctors to
realize they can be addictive and harmful. Few people manage to diet successfully
with them and keep weight off, and many became physically hooked.
Even

the

more

recent

appetite-suppressant

drugs

such

as

dexfenfluramine, have now been taken off the market in most countries, as
research Health Effects of Slimming long as Perceived by the Selected heart in
Quezon City has linked their use to Pills term problems such as Users disease. Some
new medicines to help people lose weight have been licensed in recent years. One,
called sibutramine, alters the chemical messages in the brain that control how the
person feels about food. By influencing brain chemicals called noradrenaline and
serotonin, sibutramine helps to make a person feel full. Another, called orlistat,
changes the way the stomach or intestines function, so that less fat enters the
bloodstream. Several other drugs are in the development stage. But like any
treatment, they have side effects. Sibutramine sometimes

increases blood pressure, for example, while orlistat can cause diarrhea and
flatulence. Anti obesity drugs are only really suitable for very overweight people.
Doctors are advised to only prescribe them in special circumstances. For example,
as part of an overall treatment plan for the management of obesity for people aged
18 to 65 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Or where someone has
a BMI of 27 or more and has another significant disease, such as type 2 diabetes or
high cholesterol. The person must have already serious attempts to lose weight by
dieting, exercise and/or other changes in their behavior. In general, the idea that
overweight people have a slow metabolism is a complete myth. The heavier you are
the harder your body has to work to carry the weight and the greater your
metabolic rate. The only exceptions are people
with conditions such as clinically under-active thyroid gland, who are generally ill
with other symptoms too. Health Effects of Slimming Pills as Perceived by the
Selected Users in Quezon City By far the healthiest and most effective way to
control your weight is through long-term healthy eating and regular exercise,
supported by counseling and behavior modification, which you should find at a
slimming club. An article found on the internet, stated that the men and money
pushing dangerous diet supplements. The new ban on ephedra will protect us from
harm, right? Don't count on it: The same hucksters are still around, pushing the
next multibillion-dollar miracles in diet capsules. As said by Steinhack

(2005), most people are perfectly capable or reading the literature and making a
responsible decision when the decide to self medicate. Idiots who abuse drugs will
get them whether they require a prescription or not. The government and
regulatory agencies should stop treating citizens as though we are all morons. As
stated by Samuel (2007), taking pills for slimming and thyroid problems during
pregnancy may increase the possibility of bearing lesbian daughters, a study has
revealed. Researchers studied thousands of pregnant women to study the effect of
prescription drugs on their babies and discovered that the drug thyroxine, used to
treat thyroid deficiency, and amphetamine-based slimming pills appear to influence
homosexuality among female children. The results show sexual orientation is
affected by prenatal rather than social factors, with mothers of homosexual girls
proving eight times more likely to have taken those pills — most noticeably with
daughters whose mothers took them during their first three months of pregnancy.
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Local Literature Bureau warns anew vs. Bangkok pills

The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) raised its warning anew against the use of
Bangkok pills and similar unregistered slimming pills and fat-reducing pills following
the proliferation of such drugs in the market. The BFAD issued an advisory as early
as September 24, 1999 when Bangkok pills first spread in the market. With the
reported and verified presence of Bangkok pills, which are being sold in the market,
the bureau reiterated its previous warning. The BFAD said unregistered slimming
and fat-reducing drug products, the safety, quality and efficacy of which has not
been established, may pose dangers to the consumers. The manufacture,
importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale, distribution or transfer of any drug,
which is not registered with the BFAD is strictly prohibited pursuant to Republic Act
No. 3720 as amended and Republic Act 7391 or the Consumer Act of the
Philippines. The manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, offering for sale,
distribution, or transfer of any drug by any person without the required license from
the bureau is also prohibited.
With the proliferation of these slimming pills, however, BFAD calls on the public to
report any person found selling Bangkok pills and any unregistered
slimmingHealthfat-reducing drug products through telephone number.Quezon City
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Information from www.hateweight.com/dietpills , losing weight and maintaining

slimming efforts in a safe and sensible manner requires a multifaceted approach.
Individuals should set realistic and attainable slimming goals, develop eating/social
behavior patterns that promote slimming success, while incorporating an exercise
program designed for the long term. All the fad diets and popular slimming plans
are just marketing strategies to promote the purchasing of new products when they
are really just telling you the same old news, "limit your caloric intake". Clinical
studies continue to show that slimming pills and/or slimming tablets are an effective
method to lose weight fast. In order to lose weight fast and maintain slimming
efforts individuals must make a conscientious effort to limit their caloric intake. The
proper slimming pills and/or slimming tablets enable individuals to consume less
calories in order to lose weight fast. However, there are now three very effective
slimming pills/tablets, Reductil Slimming Pills, Xenical Slimming Pills and Physicians'
Select Herbal Slimming Tablets. These three slimming pills represent the most
recommended Slimming Pills by Bariatric physicians (doctors that specialize in the
medical treatment of weight loss). Reductil Slimming Pills, Xenical Slimming Pills.
and Physicians'
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Select Herbal Slimming Pills allow individuals to consume less calories for fast
weight loss. Numerous registered clinical studies have proven that individuals that
use the doctor recommended slimming pills and/or slimming tablets, Reductil,
Xenical or the Physicians' Select Herbal Slimming Tablets will lose weight fast. In
fact individuals will lose two to three times more weight than those who try dieting
without the use of slimming pills and/or slimming tablets. Doctors warned about the
possibility of other obesity drugs being sold over the counter, without a prescription
which would 'perpetuate the myth that obesity can be fixed simply by popping a
pill'. Research suggested almost four in 10 overweight people who take it lose 10
per cent of their body weight. However, it emerged yesterday that the drug was
unlikely to be approved in America because of fears over the possible psychological
effects on users. Dr Amy Egan, an American medical officer, told experts advising
the Food and Drug Administration that medical trials had suggested that patients
taking the drug report side-effects including depression and anxiety. The drug
controls the appetite by blocking activity in a part of the brain that regulates the
body's energy balance and ability to break down sugars and fats in the blood. It also
reduces levels of harmful fatty deposits around internal organs that can cause
diabetes. Officials from the French manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis had suggested that
patients be screened for depression. Unless you are clinically overweight avoid diet
pills, they do much more harm than good and you'll be healthier and more gorgeous
all round if you stick to the tried and tested method of exercise and a balanced diet.
The reason diet pills are not readily available to the masses is that they carry the
risk of nasty
potential side effects and possible complications. About 30 years ago amphetamine
slimming pills were all the rage, but GPs discovered that they weren't as fantastic
as first thought, as Perceived by the Selected Users in while many of Health Effects
of Slimming Pills little if any weight was kept off Quezon City the women taking
them became addicted. More recently sales of appetite

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suppressants (e.g. dexfenfluramine) have been stopped after research linked it to

long-term problems including heart disease. Many over-the-counter slimming
tablets also provides very little information on the packaging, often even failing to
provide basic facts on how the product supposedly works to aide weight loss, Carey
explains, ‘Many of the products are not listed medicines. This means they’re not
allowed to make certain claims such as “speeds up metabolism” or “stops fats from
being absorbed’. This in turn means there’s often a worrying lack of information on
the packing. ‘But the problems with over-the-counter slimming pills don’t just stop
there. Carey believes some may actually do more harm than good. “ Certainly over-
the-counter slimming pills may not be suitable if you have medical conditions such
as diabetes or high blood pressure, yet this may not be clear from the packing with
the result that a woman with these conditions still try them. Some may also interact
with other medications. For example, taking a slimming pill that includes thyroid-
stimulating ingredient could interfere with prescribed medication for an under
active thyroid, potentially causing problems. Again the packaging might not make
this obvious. But unfortunately, a lack of information, little proof they’ll work
potentially putting your health at risk is not the only price you’ll need to be
prepared to pay. Most over-the-counter pills are
extremely expensive; too, with the result that you can be sure you’ll lose pounds –
but probably Effects ofright sort!Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon
City Health not the Slimming Nevertheless, if you’re still tempted to try an over-the-
counter sliming tablet, there are plenty to choose from. Bear in mind that most of
them recommend, or come with, a reduced-calorie diet plan and suggest taking
more exercise, which generally explains why they result in weight loss! Bear in
mind, too, that while some of these tablets may claim to be supported by research;
this is likely to be a ‘one-off’ small study. Diet pills can help you to lose weight very
quickly, but they should only be used when prescribed by a GP to patients who are
clinically obese. The whole treatment should occur under strict medical supervision.
Anyone who is overweight but not obese should be told to lose weight by a
combination of healthy eating and exercise, perhaps with the aid of a dietician. A
Watchdog Health check programme in January 2002 found that when they sent two
young girls who were not overweight to ten private health clinics, only four of the 10
doctors correctly refused to treat them with slimming pills. Worryingly the
remaining six doctors gave the girls prescription medicines to help them lose
weight. One even gave them an appetite suppressant (Reductil) only intended for
people at least three stone overweight. In August 2002, the Guardian reported that:
"Five people have died and almost 500 have fallen ill after taking the dangerous
and poorly regulated herbal slimming aids from China, according to reports in
recent weeks that have highlighted the fatal consequences of Japan's dieting
obsession.

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The effectiveness of diet pills has been intensively studied by many international
organizations and research institutes. As expected by the institute's research team,
a large number of diet pills that have been researched have proven to be ineffective
or even have serious side effects. On the other hand, it has identified a number of
diet pills that offer the consumer very good value for money in combination with no
or few side effects. Diet pills like Xenical and Meridia were introduced to burn
calories but after sometime it was found that their continuous use was causing side
effects, which were very harmful and were causing damage to the human system,
which were beyond repairing. Diet pills are not magical pills. They cannot make you
slimmer if you're not following a balanced diet and taking regular exercise. In fact,
the main cause of overweight is dull metabolism, which is the result of irregular
exercising and consuming wrong food. So, exercises and a balanced diet is a must.

Conceptual Framework

In this study the researchers focus on the therapeutic effects of slimming pills with
have been frequently use but he respondents in order to maintain their body
weight. It is also questions the effectivity of such medications especially to obese
patients
Individuals lose weight and more importantly keep the weight off by taking a diet or
Health Effects of Slimming Pills slimming pills the Selected Users intablets enable
slimming pills. The proper as Perceived by and/or slimming Quezon City individuals
to consume less calories in order to lose weight fast. But, individuals must
understand the concept of dieting or slimming. Exercise is also known as physical
activity and includes anything that gets you moving. Physical activity can lower
your blood glucose (sugar), blood pressure, and cholesterol. It also reduces your risk
for heart disease and stroke, relieves stress, and strengthens your heart, muscles,
and bones. In addition, regular activity helps insulin work better, improves your
blood circulation, and keeps your joints flexible. If you're trying to lose weight, a
combination of physical activity and wise food choices can help you reach your
target weight and maintain it. All of these benefits can be yours even if you haven't
been very active before. The key causes of causes of the global obesity epidemic
are increased assumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars,
and reduced physical activity due to rapid urbanization. Excess weight and obesity
weight and obesity read to adverse metabolic impact on blood pressure,
cholesterol, triglycerides. And insulin resistance some of the negative effects in turn
redoubles the propensity for weight gain. Due to increase work-related to increased
work-related stress and time constraints coupled with easy access to tasty junk
food, advice on incorporating a low-fat, high-fiber diet in conjunction with an
exercise program has been difficult to heed. And even when dietary and Physical
regimen changes are

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made, the structure to reverse the physical and psychological inclination to gain
weight remains difficult.Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon
City Health Effects of Individuals must understand the concept of dieting or
slimming. Diet is a method of preserving a view way of living concentration on
increasing selfesteem while decreasing the prevalence of health complications
associated with being overweight. Slimming pills or slimming tablets are use to limit
the daily intake of calories for fast weight loss.

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Theoretical Framework

According to Dave T. (1998) not all diet pills are created equal. There are different
theories about diet pills and carbs. Many believe that diet pills will make you skinny
and carbs will make you fat. These are usually the same people that follow the
famous Atkins Diet and others like it. Then there are those who say that carbs
should not be neglected from your daily diet because our body needs whole grains,
and that we should have a low fat intake.

Carbs -- are actually a chemical composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There
are different types of carbs.
1. Simple carbs are the ones that usually contain the most sugar, and raise your
insulin levels high. Examples of these types of carbohydrates are honey, table
Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City Health Effects of
sugar (sucrose), fruit, etc. 2. Complex carbs are the ones that burn slower in your
body and last longer. Examples of these types of carbs are wheat, rye,
pumpernickel, and multigrain bread, pasta, and potatoes.

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Fiber -- a special type of carb. Some great sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables,
and whole grains. A highly recommend eating a lot of green vegetables, as they are
usually lower in calories and contain lots of fiber.

When you severely restrict your carbs (say about a max of 20 grams per day) as in
the Atkins Diet, depending on your activity level your body can't use carbs anymore
as fuel. Your body then uses fat to burn fat. This fat-burning state is called ketosis.
In conclusion, carbs do not make you fat. Eating too many carbs is what causes you
to gain fat. This is the same as anything. If you overeat on protein, you can get fat
and the same goes for fat. The body actually works better with a balance of protein
and carbohydrates, with some good fats throughout the day.
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INPUT fcg Health Effects of Slimming pills

PROCESS

OUTPUT Expressed desire to change specific habit lifestyle patterns to achieve/

maintain optimal health

Provide information about conditions / health risk factors or concerns in written or

audiovisual forms as appropriate

 Physiological

Acknowledge self as an individual who verbalized understanding of body image

Verbalized relief of anxiety and adaptation to actual/ altered body image

 Psychological

Identify/modify external factors that contribute to alterations in sensory/ perceptual

abilities

Able to response and observed behavioral responses

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Figure 1:

The Research Paradigm

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Weight Gain or Obesity

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PIlLLS

EXERCISE

Weight Loss

Figure 2:

Paradigm of the common effects of Slimming pills to the Body of the respondents.

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Definition of Terms: The following terms are hereby defined for easier
understanding of the readers.
Adverse effect- Unintended and non therapeutic response to drug action. Appetite-
Desire for food. Disease- An impairment of the normal state of the living body or
one of its parts. Drug- A chemical that is introducing to the body it causes sort of
changes. Effectiveness- The ability of an intervention to produce the desired
beneficial effect in actual usage. Effects- To bring about; accomplish; cause to
happen. Enticed- To allure. Flatulence- The quality or state of being flatulent.
Gather- to collect. Health- The condition of an organism or one of its parts in which
it performs its vital functions normally or property. Homosexual- Sexually attracted
by persons of the same sex. Hypothesis- A brilliant conjecture or a tentative solution
to a problem. Incurable- Not susceptible. Interfere- To be in the way. Medicine- Art
of science of treating disease, illness, and abnormal physical and mental conditions.
Metabolic rate- Rate at which the chemical reactions in the body are carried out.

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Metabolism- The sum of all the physical and chemical process by which living
organized substance is produced and maintained, and also the transformation by
which energy is made available for the uses of the organism. Obesity- A condition
that is characterized by excessive.
Orlistat- A lipase inhibitor C29H53N05 that prevents the absorption of dietary fat
and is used to teat obesity. Prescribe- To set down authoritatively, to order or direct
the use of. Prohibited- Forbidden. Proliferate- The reproduction or multiplication of
similar forms, especially of cells. Qualities- Attribute. Quantities- Amount or
proportion. Questionnaire- An instrument use that contains the simplified question
addressed to the respondents. Reliance- Act of being confidence. Researcher- A
person who conduct research. Serotonin- Aphernolic amine neurotransmitter that is
powerful vasoconstrictor and is found especially in the brain, blood, serum, a gastric
mucous membrane of mammals respondents. Society- People in general,
considered as living in relationship with one another. Suppressant- An agent that
stops secretion or normal discharged Therapeutics- The branch of medicine that
deals with the treatment and cure of diseases. Toxic- Affected by, caused by toxin. .
Utilize- To make useful. Visualize- To picture mentally.

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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

This chapter presents the methodology of the research. It contained the different
techniques, methods, and procedures employed in gathering the needed data, such
as the research design, respondents, sampling techniques, instruments used with
the construction of the questionnaire, administration and retrieval, validation, and
the statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

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.
Manuel and Medel, (1:46) elaborated that the profile of the descriptive technique is
to tell “what exist” or “what is” about a certain educational phenomenon. It may
likewise include a study on factors or current conditions about the nature of a group
of individuals or a class of events which may involve induction, Health Effects
ofanalysis, Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City classification,
Slimming enumeration, or measurement. Hillway, (4:187) pointed out that the
descriptive method is effective in obtaining accurate facts and figures about
prevailing conditions. It tries to describe the situations from which the status of any
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studied may be learned and whenever possible to formulate valid conclusions from
the data gathered. Sevilla et al. (2:150) described the method as a powerful
technique when one aims to describe the current or prevailing status of events,
things or phenomena, They said: …the descriptive method or research is a useful
tool for scientific investigation which aims to describe the existing status of events
or phenomena. The results of studies employing the descriptive method of research
can be used to advantage of the researchers in all areas of human endeavor.

Locale and Population of the Study

The study was conducted at the vicinity of Quezon City that consisting of thirty (30)
respondents who are using slimming pills. The site was selected due to its
accessibility and to achieve a more comprehensive study. The researchers have
chosen thirty (30) students from the population to be the respondents.

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Description of the Respondents

The respondents of this study consisted of the selected respondents in the area of
Quezon City who are using slimming pills
The researchers believe that these respondents will be the best persons to describe
and analyze the situation confronting their present investigation. A thirty (30)
respondents were chosen to assess the validation of the study.

Sampling Technique

The researchers employed purposive sampling. They had specifically chosen the
respondents who are using memory enhancers. The researchers are confident that
these respondents could honestly and categorically assess the effects of slimming
pills among the respondents.

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Instrumentation and Try-out Phase

To gather the data needed for the research, researchers used the following
instruments:
1. Questionnaire For data gathering, researchers distribute carefully designed
questionnaires to the respondents, ensuring that this information is in a form that
can be objectively analyzed in order to elicit the needed data that pertained to the
topic under study. This consisted on different parts and specific purposes. Part I
Collecting data on the respondents profile, Part II deals with the effects of using
slimming pills, the rate of effectiveness of slimming pills and the precautionary
measures in using slimming pills.

2. Interviews Interview was used by the researchers to the respondents to

supplement primary source of data, it also gave opportunity for the respondents to
clarify questions concerning the survey. Further, it gave flexibility to give follow up
questions or discuss issues concerning the topic of study that was not clearly
expounded by the questionnaire.

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3. Observations The observation was also been an excellent source of data.

Observational findings are considered strong in validity because the researcher is
able to collect a depth of information about a particular behavior.
Construction of the Instrument After some readings of related studies and literature,
the researchers planned and framed the topic problems for this research together
with the conceptual framework and the statement of the problem. Based on these
ideas, the researchers started to formulate their draft questionnaire to be used for
their study. They continuously reviewed their draft making reference to their
statement of the problem and conceptual framework. After some revisions, they
were able to present to their adviser a copy of the questionnaire. The questionnaire
was finally revised after some corrections and suggestions by their adviser.

Statistical Treatment of Data

For in depth analysis and interpretation of data, the following techniques were used.
1. Frequency andof Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon
City Health Effects Percentage Distribution Percentage was used to find the ratio of
frequency of response to the total number of respondents by applying this formula:
f P = _______ x 100 N

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Where: P f N = percentage = frequency = no. of respondents

2.

Chi-Square Distribution Chi-square distribution was discovered by Karl Pearson.

The

distribution

was

introduced

to

determine

whether

or

not

discrepancies between observed theoretical counts were significant. The test used
to find out how well an observed frequency distribution conforms to fits some
theoretical frequency distribution is referred to as a “goodness of fit test.”
Where: O = observed frequency E = expected frequency Chi-square

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Uses of Chi-square:
1) Chi-square is used in descriptive research if the researcher wants to determine
the significant difference between the observed and expected or theoretical
frequencies from independent variables.

2) It is used to test the goodness of fit where a theoretical distribution is fitted to

some data, i.e., the fitting of a normal curve.

3) It is used to test the hypothesis that the variances of a normal population is equal
to a given value.

4) It is also used for the construction of confidence interval for variances.

5) It is used to compare two uncorrelated and correlated proportions.

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CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

The data of this study is presented, analyzed, and interpreted in this chapter. A
questionnaire was used in gathering the data which were analyzed using statistical
procedure described in the proceeding chapter and are interpreted in the light of
the research questions formulated in the study.

1.

On the profile of the respondents

Table 1 Respondents as to Gender

Gender Male Female TOTAL

F 10 20 30

% 33 37 100

Rank 2 1

Table 1 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the profile of the
respondents as to Gender. It is noted in the table that female dominates in number
than male. According to them, female are more conscious about their health and as
such they are using slimming pills to maintain their body figure. Health Effects of
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Respondents as to Age
Age 18-20 21-25 26-30 30 above TOTAL

F 10 4 9 7 30

% 33 13 30 23 100

Rank 1 4 2 3

The age group that has the most number of individual acquiring 33% of the
respondents is between the ages 18-20 years old. The ages 21-25 years old with the
least of individuals, with only 4 individuals this is 13% of the respondents. The ages
26-30 years old obtained 30% of the total respondents or a total of people. The age
30 years old and above with 7 individuals or 23% of the respondents. This indicates
that most of teenagers are much concerned about their body figure since they are
being teased by their peers and as such they are using slimming pills.

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Table 3

Respondents as to Civil Status

Civil Status Single Married Widow Separated TOTAL

F 16 12 0 2 30

% 53 40 0 7 100

Rank 1 2 4 3

Based on the data, there are 12 individuals who are married representing 40%, 16
respondents are single represents a total of 53% of the population people who are
widow which only take up 0-1% of the population and only 2 (7%) respondents were
separated. It is being emphasized in this table that most single respondents are
very much concerned about their body figure because of their intimate relationship
with their opposite sex. They do not want to be teased by their opposite sex and as
such they are using slimming pills.

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Table 4 Respondents as to Educational Attainment

Educational Attainment ELEMENTARY GRAD.

F1

%3

Rank 5
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD COLLEGE GRAD UNDER GRAD VOCATIONAL TOTAL

3 12 12 2 30

10 40 40 7 100

3 1.5 1.5 4

The data shows that out of 30 persons 1 of them was elementary graduate (3%), 3
high school graduate (10%), 12 college graduate and Under graduate (40%) and 2
Vocational (7%). It indicates in the table that most of the college level and college
graduate are very much concerned in their body figure that will lead them to use
slimming pills. According to them, body figure is an asset in their day to day living.
They are using slimming pills to maintain their body figure.

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Table 5

Respondents as to Religion

Religion CATHOLIC

F 27

% 90
Rank 1
IGLESIA TOTAL

3 30

10 100

Based on the data, there are 3 Iglesia represents a total of 10% and Catholic
respondent’s represents 27 a total of 40%. It emphasized that most of the Catholics
are using slimming pills. According to them, it is not prohibited to use sliming pills
since this is a one way of maintaining their body figure, they even spend much
money to buy sliming pills and it is effective to them. Likewise with the Iglesia ni
Cristo, they said that slimming pills were good for those respondents who are
suffering from obesity. It could lessen their problem. This is probably the reason
why they are using slimming pills.

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Table 6 Respondents as to Socio-Economic Status

Socio-Economic Status LOWER CLASS MIDDLE CLASS UPPER CLASS TOTAL

F 0 26 4 30

% 0 87 13 100
Rank 3 1 2
As gleaned from the table, the respondents in the middle class were 26 (87%) and
the respondents in the upper class were 4 (13%). It shows that most of the
respondents who belong to the middle class use slimming pills since it will help
them in their activities in life. According to them, they said, that their body is their
only asset in life. This is the reason why they are using slimming pills. They even l
set aside money for them to buy slimming pills.

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Table 7 Respondents as to Occupation

Occupation EMPLOYED SELF-EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED STUDENT SKILLED

F 17 2 1 10 0

% 57 7 3 33 0

Rank 1 3 4 2 5
TOTAL

30

100

The table shows that most of the respondents are employed (57%), 33% are
student, 7% are self-Employed and 0-1% is skilled. It is being noted in the table that
most of the respondents who are using slimming pills are those who are employed.
According to them, it is quite embarrassing on their part as a worker if they are not
physically fit particularly on their outside appearance. They said that when they are
dealing with other people they must be physically fit and healthy so that they could
win lots of customers.

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2. On the effects of slimming pills to the health of the respondents Table 8 Effects of
Slimming Pills Among the Respondents Indicators 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 f 8 5 8 5 4 % 27 17 27 17 13 Rank 1.5 3.5 1.5
3.5 5
TOTAL

30

100

Table 8 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents on

the effects of slimming pills among the respondents. It is noted in the table that
rank I is shared by the two indicators which are ‘reduce the weight of the
respondents’ and physically fit and healthy and stable, with a frequency of 8 or 27%
of the respondents. It shows that respondents are using slimming pills because they
believe that it could reduce fats from their body. According to them, when they are
using slimming pills there is a big change on their weight. Rank 2 is also shared by
the two indicators which are to lessen the food intake and easy to move quickly,
with a frequency of 5 or 17% of the respondents. It is being indicated here that
when the respondents are taking slimming pills, their appetite to eat will lessen, it
seems that they do not want to eat and could easily move quickly. Health Effects of
Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City 3. On the rate of
effectiveness of the pills to the health of the respondents Table 9 Rate of
Effectiveness of Slimming Pills Among the Respondents Indicators 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 TOTAL f 3 9 4 7 7 30 % 10
30 13 23 23 100 Rank 5 1 4 2.5 2.5

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Table 9 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the respondents on
the rate of effectiveness of slimming pills among the respondents. It shows in the
table that most of the respondents who are using sliming pills could lose appetite to
eat with a frequency of 9 or 30% of the respondents. According to them, when the
respondents are using slimming pills their appetite to eat will be lessen and the
result is to maintain their body figure in which it is their asset in life. Rank 2 is
shared by the two respondents which are develops confidence and no reaction of
slimming pills among them, with a frequency of 7 or 23% of the respondents. It is
being indicated here that when respondents maintain their body figure because of
slimming pills they increase their selfesteem. Health Effects of Slimming Pills as
Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City 4. On the safety measures of
slimming pills among the respondents Table 10 Safety Measures of Slimming Pills
Among the Respondents

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Indicators 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 TOTAL

f 12 4 10 4 30

% 40 13 33 13 100

Rank 1 3.5 2 3.5

Table 10 presents the frequency and percentage distribution of the safety measures
of slimming pills among the respondents. It is noted in the table that rank 1 belongs
to slimming pills are prescribed by the doctors, with a frequency of 12 or 40% of the
respondents. This shows that most of the respondents when taking slimming pills
undergo a check up by the doctor to be safe in their body so that there is no allergic
reaction among the respondents. According to them, most of the slimming pills
used by the respondents are safe. Rank 2 is they are using slimming pills and at the
same they are in proper diet and in proper exercise. This can help the respondents
to maintain their body posture and figures.

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5. On the significant trend of slimming pills in the area of effects, rates of

effectiveness, and safety measures of using slimming pills among the respondents
Table 11 Chi Square Test on the Significant Trends on the Effects of Slimming Pills

Indicators 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 TOTAL

fo 8 5 8 5 4 30

fe 6 6 6 6 6 30

(fo-fe)²/fe 0.66 0.16 0.66 0.16 0.66 X²=2.3

df= (c-1)(r-1) = (2-1)(51) = (1)(4) df= 4 δ= 5% level of significance critical value of
x² at δ = 5% and df = 4 is 9.488 Since the computed value of 2.3 is lower than the
tabular value of 9.488, therefore the relationship is not significant and the
hypothesis is accepted and the alternative hypothesis is rejected.

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Table 12

Chi Square Test on the Significant Trends on the Rate of Effectiveness of Slimming
Pills

Indicators 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
TOTAL

f 3 9 4 7 7 30

% 6 6 6 6 6 30

(fo-fe)²/fe 1.5 1.5 0.66 0.16 0.16 X²=5.42

df= (c-1)(r-1)
= (2-1)(51) = (1)(4) df= 4 δ= 5% level of significance critical value of x² at δ = 5%
and df = 4 is 9.488

Since the computed value of 5.42 is lower than the tabular value of 9.488, therefore
the relationship is not significant and the hypothesis is accepted and the alternative
hypothesis is rejected.

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Table 13

Chi Square Test on the Safety Measures of Slimming Pills

Indicators 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 TOTAL

f 12 4 10 4 30

% 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 30

(fo-fe)²/fe 2.7 1.63 0.83 1.63 X²=6.79

df= (c-1)(r-1) = (2-1)(41) = (1)(3) df= 3 δ= 5% level of significance critical value of

x² at δ = 5% and df = 3 is 7.815
Since the computed value of 6.79 is lower than the tabular value of 9.488, therefore
the relationship is not significant and the hypothesis is accepted and the alternative
hypothesis is rejected.

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Table 14

Summary of Chi-Square Test on the Significant Trend of Slimming Pills

Variables

Computed Value

Critical Value 9.488 9.488 7.815

Comparison

Decision

Effects

Rate of Effectiveness

2.3 5.42 6.79

<<<

accepted accepted accepted

Safety Measures

Interpretation: There is no significant trend on the slimming pills taken by the

respondents on the area of effects, rate of effectiveness and the safety measures
among them.
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CHAPTER V SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of the findings from the gathered and analyzed
data, the conclusions drawn from these findings and recommendations offered by
the researchers in the light of the findings and conclusions.

Summary of Findings

From the data yielded by the instruments, the researchers summarized the
following data: 1. On the profile of the respondents 1.1 Twenty (20) or 37% are
female among the respondents 1.2 Ten (10) or 33% belongs to the age bracket of
18-20 year old. 1.3 Sixteen (16) or 53% are single among the respondents
1.4 Twelve (12) or respondents

40%

are

college/undergraduate

among

the

1.5 Twenty Seven (27) or 90% are Roman Catholics among the respondents 1.6
Twenty Six (26) or 87% belongs to middle class among the respondents 1.7
Seventeen (17) or 57% are employed among the respondents

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2.

On the effects of slimming pills to the health of the respondents 1. Reduce the
weight of the respondents and Physically fit and healthy and stable, with a
frequency of 8 or 27% of the respondents. 2. Lessen the food intake and Easy to
move, with a frequency of 5 or 17% of the respondents. 3. Away from sickness, with
a frequency of 4 or 13% of the respondents

3.
On the rate of effectiveness of the pills to the health of the respondents 1. Lose
appetite to eat, with a frequency of 9 or 30% of the respondents 2. Develops self-
confidence and No reaction of slimming pills among them, with a frequency of 7 or
23% of the respondents 3. Improve the capacity to work, with a frequency of 4 or
13% of the respondents
4.

On the safety measures of slimming pills among the respondents 1. Slimming pills
are prescribed by the doctors, with a frequency of 12 or 40% of the respondents. 2.
Slimming pills with proper diet and exercise, with a frequency of 10 or 33% of the
respondents 3. Proper dosage of slimming pills and Consult doctors of the bad
effects of slimming pills, with a frequency of 4 or 13% of the respondents

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5. On the significant trend of slimming pills in the area of effects, rates of

effectiveness, and safety measures of using slimming pills among the respondents
Table 15 Variables Computed Value Effects

Rate of Effectiveness

Critical Value 9.488 9.488 7.815

Comparison

Decision

2.3 5.42 6.79

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accepted accepted accepted

Safety Measures
Conclusions From the foregoing summary of the findings, the following conclusions
are drawn:

1. On the profile of the respondents

Profile of the respondents play an important role in the effects of slimming pills
among the respondents. There are lots of females who are using slimming pills
since they are much concerned about their body figure and posture. They said that
using slimming pills will help them maintain their figure. It reveals that teenagers
are so much concerned about their figure also since they are being intimidated with
their opposite sex. They are ashamed when they have a big body and Health Effects
ofare usingPills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon Cityof as such they
Slimming slimming pills. It reveals also in the results the study that simple
respondents are also using slimming pills since their body figure is their assets in
life.

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2. On the effects of slimming pills to the health of the respondents

On the effects of slimming pills among the respondents particularly on their health,
most of the respondents are using slimming pills just to reduce weight. According to
them, using slimming pills will really help them reduce their weight. There are even
respondents who are using slimming pills for them to lessen their food intake and as
such their health and weights will be affected but to others are not and as such this
has an effect to the health of the respondents

3. On the rate of effectiveness of the pills to the health of the respondents

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 want also 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.

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4. On the safety measures of slimming pills among the respondents

On the safety measures of slimming pills among the respondents, it reveals that all
the respondents who are using slimming pills are prescribed by the doctors and
therefore the pills they are using are safe. When the respondents are taking
slimming pills, they are also having their proper diet and proper exercise and as
such they can maintain much about their body posture. Others also are using
slimming pills with the proper dosage, therefore this will help the respondents in the
safety precautions in using slimming pills.

5. On the significant trend of slimming pills in the area of effects, rates of

effectiveness, and safety measures of using slimming pills among the respondents

There is no significant trend on the effects, rate of effectiveness, and safety

measures in using slimming pills among the respondents, since the
computed value is lower than the tabular value in the study. Therefore, the
relationship is not significant and the hypothesis is accepted and the alternative
hypothesis is rejected.

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6. On the findings of this research be utilized to improve the health of slimming pills
users

It has been said that, “health is wealth”, this is also compared to the present study
regarding the effects of slimming pills among the respondents. There are
respondents who are using slimming pills just to maintain their body figure but to
others are not they don’t care about their figure what is important to them is to
enjoy their life fullest. They don’t care what people are saying. On the other hand,
there is also a big impact in maintaining the body figure of the respondents, since it
is an asset of every individual. When the respondents have a good posture, they are
presentable and a good looking to others. This study about the effect of slimming
pills among the respondents will help them improve about their figure and to
maintain the body build among the respondents.

Recommendations
In the light of the findings and conclusions, the researchers offer the following
recommendations:

1. Respondents should be careful in using slimming pills so that their health will not
be affected. There are respondents who are using slimming pills for them to reduce
but of Slimming Pills as Perceived by the Selected Users in Quezon City Health
Effects their health is being affected. 2. Female respondents should consult the
doctor before taking slimming pills since there are slimming pills that can hamper
the health of the respondents. Female respondents are also susceptible to any kind
of sickness dealt about the slimming pills. 3. Teenagers must be careful in using
slimming pills. There are teenagers who are using slimming pills though it is not
required since their body build is still thin and as such their health is being affected.
They should have an activity for them to burn their fats since they are still young
and fats for them could be able to burn through continuous exercise, proper diet,
and proper discipline among themselves. 4. Regular exercise must be properly done
by the respondents. This must be done regularly for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour a
day. This will help the respondents to reduce their weights. 5. Eat proper kind of
food, avoid too much sugar, too much soft drinks, too much salt, and too much fat,
this could contribute to a bad development of the body and as such their body
figure will be affected. They should eat vegetables since this could help maintain
the body figure of the respondents.

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6. Respondents should not control in eating, they should measure their food to
maintain their health improvement and as such still the effects of slimming will be
established. 7. Respondents must consult the doctor before taking the slimming
pills, there are respondents who are using slimming pills that are not prescribed by
the doctor and as such their health will be Perceived by the Selected Users in
Quezon City Health Effects of Slimming Pills as affected. 8. Respondents should
follow strictly what is required in the taking of slimming pills so that safety
measures will be applied. There are respondents who are taking slimming pills that
are under and over dosage and as such their health are being affected. 9. Future
researchers must explore more on the study that is not tackled or discussed in the
present study.

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA

UNIVERSITY

1 Esperanza St. Hilltop Mansion Lagro, Quezon City

Dear Respondents, We are conducting a study regarding the “HEALTH EFFECTS OF

SLIMMING PILLS AS PERCEIVED BY THE SELECTED USERS IN QUEZON CITY”. This
questionnaire-checklist will provide us the necessary information to complete our
study about the above-mentioned topic. We are asking for your kind consideration,
full participation and cooperation by answering the questions below for us to fulfill
this research. Thank you and God bless! Yours truly, VELASCO, KAY T
BUENAVENTURA, RIALYN A. BELARMINO, LESTER L. BELTRAN, CHARITY M. BENITO,
DONNA YEEN M. DIAMANTE, GRACELYN E. FRANCISCO, LEN LEN A. JAMERO,
MICHELLE R. NAVARETTE, NERILYN L.
QUESTIONNAIRE-CHECKLIST Name: ______________________ Address:
____________________ Directions: Please put a check mark your answer. I.
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE: Sex: Male Female Civil Status: Single Married Widow
Separated Catholic Iglesia others (pls. specify) ________________ Surveyed by:
__________ Date Surveyed: ________ on the choice that best corresponds to

Age:

18-20 21- 25 25 – 30 30 above

Religion:

Occupation: Employed Self Employed Unemployed Student Skilled Educational

Attainment: Elementary High School Socio Economic Status: Lower Class Middle
Class Upper Class
College Undergraduate Vocational

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

BIBLIOGRAPHY 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
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OUR LADY OF FATIMA

U N I VER S IT Y # 1 Esperanza St. Hilltop Mansion Lagro, Quezon City January 26,
2008 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 “HEALTH EFFECTS OF
SLIMMING PILLS AS PERCEIVED 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, VELASCO, KAY T. Group
Leader Noted by:
Members: BUENAVENTURA, RIALYN A. BELARMINO, LESTER L. BELTRAN, CHARITY M.
BENITO, DONNA YEEN FAITH M. DIAMANTE, GRACELYN E. FRANCISCO, LEN LEN A.
JAMERO, MICHELLE R. NAVARETTE, NERILYN L.

REGILITO D. LAUREL, M.A Ed. Research Adviser

Approved by: HON. ROLLY DELA CRUZ Barangay Captain

HEALTH EFFECTS OF SLIMMING PILLS AS PERCEIVED 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 under the class of Prof. Regilito D. Laurel

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Nursing Research For the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

By: Velasco, Kay T. – Leader Buenaventura, Rialyn A. – Asst. Leader Members:

Belarmino, Lester L. Beltran, Charity M. Benito, Donna Yeen Faith M. Diamante,
Gracelyn E.
Francisco, Len Len A. Jamero, Michelle R. Navarette, Nerilyn A.

March 2008