Ateneo de Davao University

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 13 8000 DAVAO CITY
PHILIPPINES

Approval Sheet
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING this THESIS entitled: PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PREDISPOSITION AMONG YOUNG POSTPARTUM WOMEN has been prepared and
submitted by NIKKA CELINE G. DONGIAPON, AEGIAN E. ESPERON, ANNE YBONNAIRE
GRACE B. GURA, ALSHAREZZ K. LABUNGAN, JENNY J. LOZANO, SAMER ANN D.
SUMALINOG, and HAZEL MAE P. TUBUHAN who are recommended for the corresponding
ORAL EXAMINATION.
LIZA G. FLORESCA, RN, MAN
Adviser
APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN NURSING by the Oral Examination Committee.

GRACE E. GUITGUITEN, RN MN
Chairperson
ANNA LIZA A. SAUS, RN, MN
Member

MAGNOLIA MAY A. JADULANG, RN, MN

Member

ACCEPTED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF

SCHIECE IN NURSING.
PATRIA V. MANALAYSAY, RN, MAN, PhD
Dean
FEBRUARY 2015
Date

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Nikka Celine G. Dongiapon, Aegian E. Esperon, Anne Ybonnaire Grace B. Gura,

Alsharezz K. Labungan, Jenny J. Lozano, Samer Ann D. Sumalinog, Hazel Mae P.
Tubuhan, who gave their support and commitment in making their research, would like to
acknowledge, foremost, the Almighty God, who blessed the researchers with knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and enough energy that aided them in the realization and completion of
this research study. Without His unending shed of blessings, the success of this study
would not be possible.
To the Ateneo de Davao University School of Nursing Dean, Patria V.
Manalaysay, R.N., M.A.N., Ph. D., for giving the researchers her approval to conduct this
research study, and also for her valuable comments and suggestions. The researchers
appreciate her contributions that helped in constructing this successful research study.
To Liza G. Floresca, R.N., M.A.N., their thesis adviser, for her unfading
supervision, professional support and extraordinary effort in the refinement of this study.
The researchers are grateful for her excellent suggestions, and discussion that gave
additional knowledge to the researchers.
To Grace E. Guitguiten, R.N., M.N., Anna Liza A. Saus, R.N., M.N., and
Magnolia May A. Jadulang, R.N., M.N., their panelists, for their encouragement and
insightful comments. This provided the researchers more ideas on developing their
research.
To Mr. Eulalio Patayon, DBA, the statistician, for the assistance in the statistical
analysis of the study.
All these people served as their inspiration and foundation throughout the
research. This research study would not be possible without their help and guidance.

The Researchers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL SHEET

ii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

iv

LIST OF TABLES

vii

LIST OF FIGURES

viii

ABSTRACT

ix

Chapter
1

INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study

Theoretical Framework

Conceptual Framework

Statement of the Problem

Hypothesis

Scope and Limitation

Significance of the Study

Definition of Terms

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature

Age

Educational Level

10

Socioeconomic Status

10
4

Marital Status

11

Related Studies
3

12

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4
5

Research Design

20

Research Locale

21

Respondents of the Study

21

Sampling Techniques

22

Research Instrument

22

Research Procedure

23

Statistical Treatment

24

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

25

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary
Findings
Conclusion
Recommendations

34
35
35
36

REFERENCES

39

APPENDICES
A. Maps
B. Approval Letter to Conduct the Study
C. Permission letter to Postpartum Women as Request to Conduct the Study
a. English Translation
b. Visayan Translation
D. Survey Questionnaire
a. English Translation
b. Visayan Translation
E. SPSS Results

CURRICULUM VITAE

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No.

Page

Distribution of the Respondents

21

Measurement of Psychological Stress

And Environmental Predisposition

23

Profile of the Respondents

25

Level of Psychological Stress of Young

Postpartum Women

27

Level of Environmental Predisposition

of Young Postpartum Women

29

Overall Mean of Psychological Stress

And Environmental Predisposition

30

Relationship Between Psychological Stress

And Environmental Predisposition

32

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No.

Page

1 Conceptual Framework of the Study

2 Local Maps of Research Locale

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ABSTRACT
This study attempted to determine the psychological stress and
environmental predisposition among young postpartum women. The researchers made
use of the descriptive-correlational research, as well as statistical treatment of both
inferential and descriptive statistics in order to study the profile, level of psychological
stress, level of environmental stress and the significant relationship between the two latter
variables. Self-made questionnaires had been prepared by the researchers which was
validated by various professionals.
A total of 15 respondents, aged 17- 20 years, 1-4 months postpartum, and living in
Davao City were researched. Results show that there are low levels of psychological
stress and environmental predisposition with a mean score of 2.08 and 2.20, respectively.
Using 0.05 as a level of significance, the hypothesis has been rejected as result show a pvalue of 0.038. This means that contrary, to usual results of studies, these respondents
have shown that with lower levels of environmental predisposition, they also have low
levels of psychological stress. This result has been greatly attributed to the positive
Filipino cultural traits.
With regard to the result of this research study, the proponents would like to
recommend that the young postpartum women continue to use their community resources
and include family members in handling stress. It is also recommended that the health
care community take better care of this population, informing and intervening in all
aspects to promote health. Future researchers must strive to expand their area of research
in order to study a more varied population.