THE PROBLEM

Statement of the problem The study intended to identify the number of Tuberculosis cases recorded in Kauswagan, Talamban Cebu City February 2006: a guide to prevention and treatment.

The study aims to:

1. Is there a high or low number of Tuberculosis present? 2. Why there is such number of cases? 3. What causes the spread of Tuberculosis infectious disease? 4. What are the ways in preventing Tuberculosis? 5. Which areas in Kauswagan, Talamban this disease often occurs?

Significance of the study The people themselves are the once who will benefit in this study. They will benefit in a sense that they can apply various preventions and treatments presented. This study can also be an aid in knowing which age level is most commonly affected. The study was made possible in the hope that the following recipients will benefit the findings of the study: Nursing Practices The outcome of the study would yield additional information regarding the usefulness of the neonatal vaccination in relation to the reduction of Tuberculosis cases among preschoolers. Also, this knowledge may serve as a guide, especially for community health nurses, in there venture to serve the public through health education and immunization, as means of promoting health and preventing diseases. This would also enable them to be more knowledgeable conversant about Tuberculosis and maybe a resource for community health education programs and a tool to advice parents about the BCG vaccine. Findings of the study can be use as basis for health teachings or as a care guide. Nursing Education The information gained from this study is vital to aspiring nursing students, especially those who are on the verge of becoming professionals. The findings of the study would serve as reference in the classroom discussions on immunization programs and hoping that this study would motivate individuals to participate in prevention of Tuberculosis, considering some possible improvements in the current program. Nursing Research The additional information that would be taken from this study may serve as a stepping stone for other researchers who wish to conduct further study in the prevention of Tuberculosis The findings of this study may serve as an eye opener for the department of health personnel because this would enlighten their minds about the present health status among adults 25-45 years old. Especially those who are suffering from Tuberculosis. This would also give them a birds eye view of the effectiveness of neonatal BCG vaccine and advice the community not only about the vaccine but also the primary prevention of Tuberculosis. This may also lead them to improve their immunization programs in order to decrease the incidence rate of Tuberculosis among those already vaccinated with BCG.

Scope and Limitations Scope This study is aimed to preventing practices of Tuberculosis in adult 25-45 years old in Kauswagan, Talamban Cebu City. Limitations The number of the study subjects was limited due to the following reasons: 1. Location 2. Unavailable data on registered adult with Tuberculosis 3. Families and neighbors would not want to be bothered or hesitant to be surveyed. 4. Change of residence of adults with Tuberculosis 5. Limited time to interview and observe adults with Tuberculosis Being non-experimental descriptive survey study the validity of the data may be affected by the respondents range of memory recall as there may be chances of forgetting some needed information considering the time factor. The validity of the data is also dependent upon the honesty, sincerity and accuracy of the respondents in answering the questions. The questionnairechecklist used was also a researcher-made tool and thus is limited to the researchers capabilities.

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Contact number : 09162858789 Educational Attainment Elementary Secondary ` : Cebu City Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School : Cebu Institute of Technology

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Curriculum Vitae Personal Data Name Address Date of Birth Place of Birth Civil Status Email Address : Cagas, Vannessa I. : Escario St. Cebu City : March 22, 1989 : Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental : Single : cheva_ness2004@yahoo.com

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Curriculum Vitae Personal Data Name Address Date of Birth Place of Birth Civil Status Email Address : Salo, Mark Cyril P. :San Jose Village, Tisa Labangon Cebu City : October 13, 1987 : Iligan City : Single : mc_cyril@yahoo.com

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Contact number : 032-2538066 Educational Attainment Elementary Secondary : Southwestern University : University of San Carlos - Boys High School

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Contact number : 032-2538066 Educational Attainment Elementary Secondary : Southwestern University : University of San Carlos - Boys High School

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