St. Mary's Educational Institute: Scabies in Select Barangays in Lemery, Batangas

St.
Mary’s Educational Institute
SCABIES IN SELECT BARANGAYS IN LEMERY, BATANGAS
A Research Paper Presented to

The Faculty of St. Mary’s Educational Institute
Ilustre Avenue, Lemery, Batangas
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Subject
Applied Research 2
by
Limuel Razz B. Moralde

Justine Rose E. Aquino
Shaira Maye B. Dela Rosa
Karen Mae B. Torino
2018
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St. Mary’s Educational Institute
APPROVAL SHEET
This research paper is entitled “STATUS OF SCABIES IN SELECT
BARANGAYS IN LEMERY, BATANGAS”, prepared and submitted by
JUSTINE ROSE E. AQUINO, SHAIRA MAYE B. DELA ROSA, LIMUEL
RAZZ B. MORALDE and KAREN MAE B. TORINO in partial requirements
for Practical Research II, has been examined and recommended for Oral
Examination.
MHARVIN S. DALANGIN
Research Adviser

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PANEL OF EXAMINERS
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a grade of
______.
RICARDO B. MACALIPAY
Chairman
NEVERIZA M. SUMADSAD JOHN APRIL S. DATINGUINOO

Member Member
Approved and accepted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
Practical Research 2.
MHARVIN S. DALANGIN
Research Adviser
Date: ______________

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the researchers, would like to express our warmest gratitude and
appreciation to those who have been part of our study.
To our dearest respondents, victims of scabies and health workers,
who played a big role in our study and their experiences shared to us would
surely be handy for us in the future.
To our dearest research adviser, Mr. Mharvin Dalangin, who put his
full effort in guiding and supporting us. He had become an inspiration to us
researchers;
Thank you for motivating us and for your wide understanding.
To the head office of Municipal Health Center Lemery, Mr. Leandro
De Ramos, who gave us his approval to conduct an interview in the health
center.
To our dearest friends whom we had shared our tears and joys. For
the support and motivations that they gave us, thank you so much.
Another, to our ever loving and supportive parents, thank you for everything
especially on the financial and moral support you gave to us.

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And on our deepest gratitude to God, who lend us His holy spirit to
finish this research. He also guide us and never leaves us in times of
problems. To God be the glory.
Thank you very much.

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DEDICATION
The researcher would like to express their sincerest thanks to all the
people who engaged themselves to finish this research work.
To Sir Mharvin Dalangin for guiding us in our research .
To my parents, for being supportive at all-time especially in this study.
To Ate Nikki for being supportive siblings.
To all Barangay Health Workers who helped us to find the house of
the victims of scabies.
To my classmate and friends and encouragement of pursuing this
study.
Above all, to Almighty God, for His love and guidance.
Limuel Razz B. Moralde
DEDICATION

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I dedicate this to our Almighty God, who guide and never leave us in
making this research.
To my families, who have always been to support and
encouragement during the challenges of my high school life, and have
always loved me unconditionally and whose good examples have taught me
to work hard for the things that I aspire to achieve.
To all friends, to all the respondents, to our teacher and to all the
people who make this study possible. Most especially to my groupmates,
this is the fruit of our work! God bless
DEDICATION

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I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the people
behind this research
To my family, for their never ending supportthat led us to accomplish
this research;
To my classmates and friends, for the encouragement in pursuing
this study;
To my research partners, for all the sacrifices ;
To my adviser Mrs. Katherine Alcantara, for reminding us that we
can do this;
And above all, to Dearest Lord, for His love and continuous guidance,
courage to face all the challenges;
DEDICATION

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This study is humbly dedicated to our Almighty God who gave us all
the strength and wisdom.
I heartily dedicated this study to my loving parents, Mr Leoncito B.
Torino and Mrs Minerva B. Torino, who gave us all the support, morally
and financially;
To my friends and classmates who never stop to encourage me in
times of problems.
And lastly, I dedicate this study to my co-researchers who patiently
understand my shortcomings in this undertaking.
Karen Mae B. Torino
ABSTRACT

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Title : SCABIES IN SELECT
BARANGAYS IN LEMERY,
BATANGAS
Authors : Limuel Razz B. Moralde
Karen Mae B. Torino
Total Number of Pages : -----
Type of Document : Thesis
Name and Address of the Institution : St. Mary’s Educational Institute,
Ilustre Avenue Lemery Batangas
Subject Studied : 30 Barangay Health Workers and
30 Victims of scabies in Select
Barangays in Lemery, Batangas
Summary

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This study was conducted to describe the status of scabies in select
barangays in Lemery, Batanagas.
Statement of the Problem
1. What is the profile of the respondent in terms of:
1.1) Age
1.2) Gender
2. How do Victims and BHW assess the scabies disease in their
environment?
3. Is there a significance difference on the assessment by the two
groups of respondents?
4. What are the practices used in addressing scabies in their
barangay?
5. What action plan in preventing scabies in their barangays could be
proposed?
Hypothesis
There is no significant difference between the assessments of the
barangay health workers and victims of scabies.

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The descriptive design was used in presenting the status of scabies
in select barangays in Lemery, Batangas. Similarly, it was used in obtaining,
analysing and interpreting the results of the study. In addition, the
researchers surveyed and interviewed a total of 60 respondents, wherein 30
of them barangay health workers and the other 30 were from victims of
scabies.
The statistical methods used in this study were frequency,
percentage, weighted mean and t-test. The t-test was for us to determine
the significant relationship of the two variables. Other pertinent materials
such as books and internet were referred to as secondary sources.
Findings of the Study
The following below are the findings of the study.
1.1 Profile of the Respondents In Terms of Age Regarding the
Status of Scabies in Select Barangays of Lemery
The pie chart shows that most of the victims of the scabies in terms of
age are children with the age of 2 to 5 years old and adults with the age of
16 to 60 years old. And the health workers who help mend scabies are in
the range of 34 to 39 years old.

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1.2 Profile of Respondents in Terms of Gender Regarding the
Status of Scabies in Select Barangays of Lemery, Batangas
The data gathered shows that most of the victims of scabies
who became the researcher’s respondents are male and the health workers
who are mostly females.
2. Assessment of Victims of Scabies Regarding the Status of
Scabies in Select Barangays in Lemery, Batangas
The data gathered from the respondents shows that most of the victims
of scabies agree on the assessments on questionnaires that were provided
by the researchers.
3. The Assessment of Barangay Health Workers Regarding the
Status of Scabies in Select Barangays in Lemery, Batangas
Most of the barangays health workers agree on the statement regarding
the scabies in Lemery wherein it evident that they are aware on the status
of scabies.
4. Significant Difference Between Barangay Health Workers and
Victims of Scabies

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There is no significant difference between the assessments of
5. Practices Used in Addressing Scabies in the Select Barangays
in Lemery, Batangas
Most of the respondents stated the practices that can be done when
one person has scabies. They stated its causes, treatments and
preventions.
6. Proposed Action Plan for the Status of Scabies
The researchers proposed an action plan in the Municipal Health
center in order to improve the knowledge of the victims of scabies and health
workers regarding scabies that already been one of the problems in Lemery,
Batangas.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were
made:

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1.1 The researchers concluded that most of the victims of scabies in
select barangays of Lemery, Batangas are children and adults. And the
health workers are in the appropriate age to help cure scabies in the town.
1.2 The victims of scabies in select barangays in Lemery, Batangas
are mostly male and the health workers are mostly female.
2. Basedon the experiences of the respondents, the victims of scabies
are aware on assessing the scabies.
3. The researchers think that the barangay health workers has a
sufficient knowledge about the status of scabies in select barangays in
Lemery, Batangas.
4. There is no significant difference between the assessments of the
5. Based on the given statements of the respondents, most of them
have knowledge in the practices used in addressing scabies wherein its
causes, treatments and preventions are involved.

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6. The action plan that was proposed by the researchers may be a
substantial help, not only for the respondents but also to all the citizens of
Lemery, Batangas.
Recommendations
With the reference to the above findings and conclusions, the
researchers propose the following:
1.1 The adults and parents of the children who are infected by scabies
should be informed by the health workers so that they will know how to mend
scabies.
1.2 The researchers recommends to host a well orientation to the
male victims of the scabies so that they will understand the proper ways on
determining and treating scabies in select barangay in Lemery, Batangas.
2. The victims of scabies should be oriented properly whenever they
are going on a check up to treat scabies, so they will gain more knowledge
on how to cure scabies properly.

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3. Based on the conclusions of the researchers, the barangay health
workers should maintain the knowledge that they have to assess the scabies
properly and to influence other individuals regarding scabies.
4. The victims of scabies and barangay health workers should
collaborate in orienting other people about scabies.
5. The proposed action plan of the researchers may be used.
6. To further validate the study, parallel studies maybe conducted.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
APPROVAL SHEET………………………………………………….. ii
PANEL OF EXAMINERS…………………………………………….. iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT……………………………………………… iv
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DEDICATION………………………………………………………….. vi
THESIS ABSTRACT…………………………………………………. x
TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………… xv
LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………………….. xviii
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction……………………………………………………... 1
Statement of the Problem…………………………………….. 6
Hypothesis……………….……………………………………... 7
Conceptual Framework……………………………………….. 7
Scope, Limitations and Delimitations………………………… 10
Significance of the Study……………………………………… 11
Definition of Terms…………………………………………….. 11

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II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Conceptual Literature………………………………………….. 13
Research Literature……………………………………………. 32
Synthesis………………………………………………………... 35
III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design………………………………………………. 38
Respondents of the Study…………………………………….. 39
Data Gathering Instrument……………………………………. 39
Data Gathering Procedure……………………………………. 41
Statistical Treatment of Data…………………………………. 41
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF
DATA
Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Age Regarding the 43
Status of Scabies in Lemery……………………….………….
Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Gender Regarding 45
the Status of Scabies in Lemery, Batangas………………….
Assessment of Victims of Scabies Regarding the Status of 47
Scabies in Select Barangays in
Lemery……………………….

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Assessment of Barangay Health Workers Regarding the
Status of Scabies in Select Barangays in Lemery……………
Significant Difference in the Assessment of the Barangay
Health Workers and Victims of
Scabies………………………..
Practices Used in Addressing Scabies in the Select
Barangays in Lemery, Batangas………………………………
Proposed Action Plan on Status of Scabies in Select 49
Barangays in Lemery, Batangas……………………………...
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary……………………………………………………...... 51
Hypothesis…………………………………………………….... 51
Findings of the Study………………………………………….. 52
Conclusions…………………………………………………….. 53
Recommendations…………………………………………….. 54
APPENDIX
Bibliography…………………………………………………….. 55
Letter of Request...……………………………………………. 56
Letter for Validation……………………………………………. 57

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Letter for Statistical Treatment……………………………….. 58
Questionnaire………………………………………………….. 59
Statistical Treatment………..…………………………………. 62
Curriculum Vitae……………………………………………….. 63
Documentation....………………………………………………. 67

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SCABIES IN SELECT BARANGAYS IN LEMERY, BATANGAS

A Research Paper Presented to

Limuel Razz B. Moralde

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