Vascular Disease Survivors

St.
Edward Integrated School
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF VASCULAR DISEASE SURVIVORS
A Qualitative Research
Presented to the Faculty of the St. Edward Integrated School
Imus Campus, Lancaster New City
Imus City, Cavite
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for theSubject

Practical Research 1
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Senior High School
By
Banca, Reimel Gabrielle A.
Maghari, Arth Vincent L.
Raymundo, Ralph Gabriel C.
Taburnal, Myleen Kaye L.
Grade 11
October 2017
St. Edward Integrated School
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers would like to extend their sincere appreciation to their research
adviser Mr. Harry R. Baltazar, who had given them the chance to prove themselves in
making their research paper; to the administrators, for trusting and allowing them to
gather the data that they needed for this study; to the respondents, for giving their
valuable time in answering the interview questions and for their cooperation; to the
parents for being an inspiration; and most of all, to the Almighty God for the strength,
wisdom and faith that He had given them. The deepest gratitude is to everyone.
The Researchers
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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
This is to certify that the reseach paper entitled “ A Phenomenological Study of
Vascular Disease Survivors” is owned by its respective researchers. The study did not
commit any act of plagiarism and it has completely and correctly cited the sources that
were used to make and validate this study. This research paper is for the partial
fulfillment of the subject Practical Research 1.
The Researchers
Noted by :
Harry Baltazar
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ABSTRACT
With the use of phenomenology, the researchers studied the experiences of
their respondents. The researchers also formulated the interview questions that were
answered by the respondents. The respondents answers were recorded by the
researchers in order to achieve the objectives of the study and answered the research
questions. The respondents, which were vascular disease survivors living in Imus,
Dasmariñas, and Rosario, Cavite had different ways of coping with their disease, and
not all of the survivors inherited their disease. The respondents, not having any
common gender and age, gave advise to keep a healthy lifestyle in order to minimize
the risk of having vascular disease.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
ABSTRACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
LIST OF TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Background of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conceptual Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Research Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Research Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Scope and Limitations of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Significance of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Review of Related Literature and Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Synthesis and Relevance of the Reviewed Literature and Studies . . . . . 16
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Research Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sampling Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Data Gathering Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Conlusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CURRICULUM VITAE
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Number Title Page Page
1 Conceptual Framework 4
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Number Title Page
1 Effects of Heart Disease to the Respondents Daily Life 20
2 Overcoming the Struggles of Vascular Disease 21
3 Reccomendations of the Vascular Disease Survivors 22
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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Various illnesses in the Philippines are among the top killers causing more than
half of all deaths annually such as asthma, chronic lung disease, stroke and
tuberculosis. Another illness that is also considered as one of the main top killers in
the country is Heart Disease (Bula, 2015).
Heart Disease describes a range of conditions that affects the heart. Diseases
under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as heart rhythm
problems, heart defects, and lastly vascular diseases (Mayo Clinic, 2017). Vascular
Disease is the most common precursor to Coronary Heart Disease and Heart Attack.
It also causes stroke by affecting the arteries in your neck (Circulation Foundation,
2017).
The main challenge in the Philippines is how to reach the Filipinos with heart
disease specifically vascular disease. During the 47th Annual Convention of Philippine
Heart Association (PHA) in 2016, according to Dr. Jorge Sison, overall chair of the
event mentioned that 60-70 percent of Filipinos have not been treated or seen by a
cardiologist. Aside from that, Sison cited that Filipinos also deal with the burden of
healthcare cost.
Given the mortality rate, this study aimed to give awareness about the effects
caused by vascular disease, to help those who are suffering from this disease and to
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learn how people who suffers from this disease would be able to cope with their social,
financial and psychological problems or concerns.
The increasing mortality rate caused by heart disease is very alarming, and is
crucial that the people should be aware about what are the causes of this type of
illness. This study can provide information and recommendations for those who are
experiencing the burden of having this kind of illness living in Imus, Dasmariñas and
Rosario, Cavite.
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Background Of The Study
Vascular Disease is any abnormal condition of the blood vessels which is
arteries and veins. The body uses blood vessels to circulate blood through itself.
Problems along this vast network can cause severe disability and death.
Vascular Disease as a consequence of atherosclerosis results in a wide range
of conditions making up the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases.
Vascular disease is, without question, the current leading cause of morbidity and
premature deaths of modern era medicine. Likewise, it is one of the primary causes
of disability (Rodriguez, 2016).
The researchers would like to know the experiences of the survivors who
underwent this kind of illness. The researchers also would like to know what did the
survivors felt after being diagnosed with heart disease and how did they cope with
these given condition.
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Conceptual Framework
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework
Input: Output:
Process:
Vascular Disease The survivors
Phenomenological
Survivors living in experiences who
Study
the selected areas undergo Vascular
Interview
of Cavite Disease
Questionnare
This is the conceptual framework of the study. It is the process on how to collect
data and analyze information. The researchers have interviewed the vascular disease
survivors who live in Imus, Dasmariñas and Rosario, Cavite. And by the use of
phenomenological study as the research design, the researchers have gathered
information to narrate and describe the experiences of the survivors who suffered from
vascular disease.
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Research Questions
The researchers wanted to provide information and recommendations for those
who are experiencing and undergo vascular disease and upon conducting this study
the researchers aimed to answer the following:
1) What are the effects of vascular disease to the survivors in terms of:
a. Social Aspect;
b. Financial Aspect; and
c. Psychological Aspect
2) How do respondents overcome the struggles of having vascular disease?
3) What can the respondents advice to other people suffering from vascular
disease in terms of:
a. Social Aspect;
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Research Objectives
The purpose of this study was to identify and specify problems of people with
vascular disease. The researchers objectives are:
1. To identify what are the effects of vascular disease in the survivor’s daily life.
a. Social Aspect;
2. To identify the challenges that the survivor’s had experienced.
3. To provide recommendation and possible solutions to help the survivor’s cope
up in terms of:
a. Social Aspect;
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Scope and Limitations
The scope and limitations of this study was first to gather information and data
from the vascular disease survivors. The researchers have interviewed the survivors
by asking questions to gather data on the coping mechanisms of the survivors who
suffered from vascular disease toward social, financial and psychological difficulties.
The interview was conducted during the month of September 2017. The researchers
have interviewed five respondents using guided questions. The gender and age of the
respondents were included in the study. This study was limited only to the survivors
of vascular disease living in Imus, Dasmariñas and Rosario, Cavite. This study only
aimed to narrate and describe the experiences of the survivors.
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Significance of the Study
The significance of the study was for the researchers and readers to have an
awareness about the effects caused by vascular disease. This study can also give
information and recommendations to those who are suffering from the same disease.
The significance of this study can be beneficient to the respondents to have
knowledge about resolving ways to adjustments toward the condition of vascular
disease. This study can guide the survivors and the hospitals to help each other to
solve the social and psychological difficulties the survivors experiencing. Furthermore,
this study can benefit the people suffering from vascular disease, the people
specializing in the field of medicine and also for the future researchers to use this
study as their reference.
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Definition of Terms
Attributed- To regard as arising from a particular cause or source
Aware- Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge of a particular thing
Benefit- A helpful or good effect, or something intended to help
Burden- Dealing with something difficult
Cardiologists- Doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or
conditions of the heart and blood vessels
Cope- To face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially
successfully or in a calm or adequate manner
Coronary Heart Disease- A disease in which a waxy substance called plaque build
up inside the coronary arteries
Crucial- Important or essential as resolving a crisis
Difficulties- Something that is not easy to deal with
Disease- An illness or sickness characterized by specific signs and symptoms
Disorder- A disturbance in physical or mental health or functions; malady or
disfunction
Heart Disease- An abnormal condition of the heart and circulation
Illness- A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
Morbidity- A diseased condition or state
Mortality- The state or condition of being subject to death
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Prone- Likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic
Psychological Aspect- Refers to how symptoms and conditions impact a persons
mental and emotional state of health
Suffering- The state of a person or thing that suffers
Treated- Give medical care or attention to; try to heal or cure
Vascular Disease- is any abnormal condition of the blood vessels.
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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
“Vascular” comes from a Latin word for hollow container. Any condition that
affects this system is considered vascular disease. The diseases range from problems
with the arteries, veins, and vessels that carry lymph to disorders that affect how blood
flows. A disease can lead to the tissues not getting enogh blood, a condition called
ischemia, as well as other serious, even life-threatening problems (WebMD, 2017).
The vascular system is the body’s network of blood vessels. It includes the
arteries, veins and capillaries that carry blood to and from the heart. Problems of the
vascular system are common and can be serious. Arteries can become thick and stiff,
a problem called atherosclerosis. Blood clots can clog vessels and block blood flow to
the heart or brain. Weakened blood vessels can burst, causing bleeding inside the
body. (MedlinePlus, 2016)
Everyone is at risk for vascular disease. With the increase in obesity and Type
II diabetes in Americans and as the population ages, vascular diseases are becoming
epidemic. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) alone affects 8.5 million people. It can
occur in anyone at any time; affecting men and women equally. Atherosclerosis can
begin in adolescence. Vascular Disease commonly occurs at sites of turbulent blood
flow, such as when the blood flow in the arteries changes direction abruptly (Vascular
Cures, 2017).
Most Americans are familiar with heart disease and with the consequences of
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blockages in the vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. But few people realize
that blockages caused by a buildup of plaque and cholesterol affect more than
coronary arteries . Arteries throughout the body carry oxygen-rich blood away from
the heart, so blockages can occur in all arteries with serious effects (Society for
Vascular Surgery).
Vascular Diseases outside the heart can “present” themselves anywhere. The
most common vascular diseases are stroke, peripheral artery disease (PAD),
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), carotid artery disease (CAD), arteriovenous
malformation (AVM), critical limb ischemia (CLI), pulmonary embolism (blood clots),
deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and varicose veins
(Vascular Cures, 2017).
Some of the effects of Vascular Disease are heart attack, angina (chest pain),
stroke, sudden loss of blood flow to an area of the brain, narrowing of the aorta, blood
clot in a deep vein located within the muscles of the leg, swelling caused by
interruption of the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes, and high blood
pressure in the lungs blood circulation due to vascular conditions (Stanford Health
care, 2017). The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to prevent
vascular disease. One of this are avoid smoking, get regular exercise (at least 30
minutes, four to six times a week), stick to a low-sodium, low fat diet, and take
medications if you need them to help lower your cholesterol and lower your blood
pressure (MedicineNet, 2017).
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There are many ways to reduce the risk of having having vascular disease and
that is maintaining a good diet. Nutrition and diet play a huge role in preventing heart
disease. Maintaining a good diet can reduce the risk for heart disease. A diet high in
raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are often
present in fish, helps prevent heart disease (Kinman, Heart Disease Prevention,
2016). Every single fruit and vegetable provides all of the nutrients needed to be
healthy (Chan, Vegetables and Fruits, 2017).
The higher the average daily intake of fruits and vegetables, the lower the
chances of developing vascular disease. Compared to people who never eat fruit,
those who eat fruit every day cut the vascular disease risk by 25% to 40%. People
who ate the most amount of fruit also had much lower blood pressure compared to
the participants who never ate fruit (Sifferlin, 2014).
Studies have shown that exercise can have cardiovascular benefits in people
with spinal cord injury, producing improvements in blood pressure, heart rate, and
overall fitness. Furthermore, exercise has been found to improve vascular blood flow
velocity and arterial vessel diameter (Ditor & Macdonald).
Walking and regular physical activity was also linked to better preservation of
cognitive function in women 65 years or older with vascular disease (Varcambre,
Grodstein, & Manson). Middle-aged men also benefit from exercise-based
rehabilitation. It has shown to not only lower the risk of dying from heart disease, but
may also improve a patient’s quality of life (Heran, Chen, & Ebrahim).
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According to (World Helth Organization, 2015), a healthy lifestyle is a way of
living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early. Health is not just about
avoiding disease, it is also about physical, mental and social well-being. When a
healthy lifestyle is adopted, a more positive role model is provided for other people in
the family, particularly children.
A good diet is important for good health. Eating a variety of foods can improve
general well-being, reduce the risk of conditions including heart disease, stroke, some
cancers, diabetes and osteoporosis and help manage weight. Eating sensibly,
choosing a varied diet from a range of foods, not smoking and keeping active are all
great ways to boost health (Jackson, 2016).
The effects of having this kind of disease are not limited to health, but can seep
into social, financial, and emotional aspects of life as well. Because heart disease is
a chronic illness and not something one can be cured of, the presence of heart disease
becomes a permanent part of a patient’s life (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute,
2016).
According to (American Heart Association, 2017) being diagnosed with heart
disease may affect the social, financial, and emotional aspects in life and probably
feeling many emotions. A person diagnosed in a disease may feel alone, scared or
may be different from before and the emotions may be both negative and positive.
Feelings are very common, most heart disease patients have them. Problems or
difficulties may go away as the person diagnosed in a disease learn to understand the
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condition and manage it, but sometimes feelings such as depression may stay and
that will require to seek professional help. The emotions can affect the recovery of a
person, so it is important to understand the feelings, recognize the problems and get
help if needed.
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Synthesis and Relevance of Reviewed Literature and Studies
Based on the review of related literature and studies gathered by the
researchers, vascular disease is, without question, the current leading cause of
morbidity and premature deaths of modern era medicine. Likewise, it is one of the
primary causes of disability.
The researchers emphasized that certain risk factors such as family history and
age cannot be controlled. The most valuable thing that the patients should do to
reduce the risk of having heart disease is to become active participants in own care.
Vascular disease can cause serious complications. However, following the
doctors advice and adopting healthy lifestyle habits can prevent or reduce the risk of
dying suddenly from heart problems. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help control
heart disease. Lifestyle changes include following a healthy diet, being physically
active, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and managing stress.People
should be worrying about heart problems or making lifestyle changes that are
necessary for health. Living with heart disease may cause fear, anxiety, depression,
and stress. Talking to a professional counselor can help if a person is very depressed
about the condition. Support from family and friends can also relieve stress and
anxiety.
The relevance of the review of related literature to this study is to strengthen
more the study by using the facts gathered by the researchers and the relevance of
review of related literature and studies is to give information about the factors or the
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main reasons why people are prone to this kind of disease and to know what are the
possible things to help reduce the risk of vascular disease.
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CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
The researchers have used Phenomenological Study. Phenomenological study
centers about the experiences of the respondents to a particular case or topic, and
since this study was based on the experiences of vascular disease survivors, the
researchers used Phenomenology. This study aimed to determine the problems of the
patients and recommendation. The researchers presented data based on the results
of the interview to achieve the objectives of the study. The use of Phenomenology
was incorporated by asking questions about the experiences of the respondents
regarding social, financial, and psychological aspects. Phenomenology was used by
the researchers to determine how the patients coped with the situation and became
vascular disease survivors.
Research Participants
This study have used the vascular disease survivors living in Imus, Dasmariñas
and Rosario, Cavite as the respondents for the researchers interviews. The
researchers had five respondents who lived in Imus, Dasmariñas and Rosario, Cavite.
The interview questions that have been asked were about the effects of vascular
disease to the respondents in terms of social, financial, and psychological aspects
and ways of the respondents to cope with the disease.
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Sampling Technique
The sampling technique that was used for this study is Purposive Sampling
Technique. It is a non-probability sample that is selected based on characteristics of
a population and the objectives of the study. Purposive sampling is also known as
judgmental, selective, or subjective sampling.
Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers have formulated questionnaires that serve as guide questions
that have been answered by the vascular disease survivors. The interview focused on
social, financial, and psychological problems that the respondents faced during the
time of the treatment. The interview was composed of six questions regarding the
experiences of the respondents that have been answered by the vascular disease
survivors. The response of the participants was recorded in the study to keep this
research unbias.
Data Analysis
The research instrument the reseachers have used in data gathering was
interview. However, today people live in a fast paced world and nearly nobody has the
time to participate in an interview, the researchers see that technology such as various
online communication platforms makes life easier and faster. The researchers decided
that this would be helpful so that the respondents would find it easier to participate in
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an interview. The researchers constructed this instrument by incorporating technology
with two existing research instruments, which are transcribing and interviewing. The
data were presented through narrative and descriptive method based on the
respondent’s answer on each given question in the interview.
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Chapter 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter presented the data collected from the respondents of the study.
This chapter also presented the result of the interview. The findings of the interview
questionnaires are presented below:
Table 1. Effects of Vascular Disease to the Respondent’s Daily Life
The respondents In terms of financial In terms of

psychological aspect, the
highly emphasized that aspect, some of the
respondents mostly said
they did not experience researchers respondents that they do had a hard
time when they undergone
any difficulties in answered that they did not
with this disease,
mingling and socializing suffered that much in especially when they find
out that they have this kind
with their friends or terms of this because they
of this illness. “Sa harap
families. “Wala namang have their insurance and ng mga kaibigan ko tawa
lang ako ng tawa, palangiti
naging problema.” PhilHealth. “So financial,
pa din ako tapos kapag
“Parang normal pa din ano ito ng hospital.. mag-isa na lang ako
syempre di mawawala sa
yung buhay ko kaya nga parang meron kaming dito
isip mo na bakit may
lang hindi ko na yung tinatawag na ganitong sakit ka? Bakit
ikaw yung may ganitong
nagagawa yung mga medical.. yung PhilHealth
sakit? “Mapapaisip ka
dati kong ginagawa.” tsaka ung may medical pero religiously speaking,
sabi ko kasi kay Lord kung
“Babaguhin ang takbo insurance kana”
ano man ang kalooban
ng buhay mo nito.” niya siya na ang bahala.
Inooffer ko na lahat sa
kanya kasi hindi ko naman
alam kung ako ay
mabubuhay pa.”
Social Aspect Financial Aspect Psychological Aspect
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Table 1 showed the data that the researchers have gathered. In terms of social
aspect, the respondents did not experience any difficulties in terms of socializing with
other people because they did not take their illness seriously. The respondents still
tried to live just like before. In terms of financial aspect, the respondents answered
that they did not suffer that much in terms of financial because they have their
insurance and PhilHealth. In psychological aspect, the respondents do find it hard
having this kind of illness, especially when the respondents are still undergoing the
treatments.
Table 2. Overcoming the Struggles of Vascular Disease
Here are the answers of the respondents when asked how did you cope with the
situation? “Suporta ng pamilya para makayanan ko ang sakit.” “Hindi ko siya iniisip,
sinusubukan kong maging normal pa din.” “Parang minaliit ko lang siya, hindi ko
siya kaagad sineryoso, parang sa akin wala lang.”
Table 2 showed the respondents answers on how do they overcome the
struggles of having vascular disease and they said that all the patients need is the
support of friends, special loved ones, and especially family because they are the only
persons that can understand and help them. And they said that do not take the illness
seriously, try to still live the life that they used to have before.
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Table 3. Recommendations of the Vascular Disease Survivors
The respondents While in financial aspect In terms of

gave some pieces of they said that, “Hanggat Psychological Aspect,
advice about what are maaari, kung makakahingi the respondents said
the things that they can ka ng tulong sa parents mo that, “Isipin nila na
do in terms of social or sa mga taong malapit gagaling sila. Isipin nila
aspect. “Wag silang sa’yo humingi ka ng tulong. na hindi sila kaya ng
mahiya na ipaalam sa Huwag mahiyang sakit nila at matatalo ng
mga kaibigan nila yung manghingi ng tulong kasi sakit nila.” “Sundin ang
nararamdaman nila kasi mas nakakahiya yung payo ng doctor, iwasan
yung mga kaibigan nila mawawala ka na lang ng ang bawal na pagkain at
yung makakatulong sa bigla nang wala kang mga bisyo.” “Lakasan
kanila at makakaintindi ginagawa para sa sarili mo.” ninyo ang loob ninyo.”
sa kanila. Kung sinabi ko “nagtitipid ako dahil dun sa
sa kanila yun na ganon, gamot na binibili ko.. imbis
edi sana okay yung ano na pang gastos ko sa kanila
namin, hindi ako pinangbibili ko nalang nang
nagpapanggap sa gamot para mas umo-kay
kanila.” ang pakiramdam ko.”
Social Aspect Financial Aspect Psychological Aspect
The respondents gave advice to those people who have this kind of illness. In
term of social aspect, they said do not hesistate to ask help from their family and
friends because they are the only one who can understand their situation and whom
they can rely on. In terms of financial aspect, the respondents said that they have to
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say to their family and friends what is on their mind and say what are the things that
they can help during times like this, especially financially. While in psychological
aspect, they said that always think positively, follow the doctors advice and strengthen
their emotions.
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CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
The researchers used phenomenology as the research design for this
study. Phenomenology is used to explain how, when, where, and why the said
phenomenon happens through the observation of experiences. The study is about the
experiences of heart disease survivors during the time that they were still patients.
Through the use of the phenomenology as research design, the researchers
conducted interviews gathering the necessary information in order to achieve the
objectives of the study. The respondents were vascular disease survivors who where
currently living in Imus, Dasmariñas and Rosario, Cavite where the survey took place.
After gathering the datas, the researchers councluded that in terms of social aspect,
they said do not hesistate to ask help from their family and friends because they are
the only one who can understand their situation and whom they can rely on. In terms
of financial aspect, the respondents said that they have to say to their family and
friends what is on their mind and say what are the things that they can help during
times like this, especially financially. While in psychological aspect, they said that
always think positively, follow the doctors advice and strengthen their emotions.
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Conclusions
After the researchers gathered the data, the reseachers therefore concluded
that:
1. Most of the survivors said that in terms of social aspect, they had a hard
time in terms of this because they can no longer do the the things that
they used to to do. In financial aspect, majority of the respondents did
not encounter any difficulties because they had their insurance and their
family still supported them financially. While in psychological aspect, the
respondents said that they should think positively and have faith to God
that they will survive with this disease.
2. Most of the heart disease survivors answered that without their family,
friends, or special loved ones, they would not be able to overcome their
heart disease.
3. Most of the survivors gave pieces of advice. In terms of social aspect,
the person suffering from this kind of disease should tell and do not
hesistate to ask help from their family and friends. In financial aspect,
the respondents advised not to be hesitant when asking for help from
relatives and loved ones. And lastly, in terms of psychological aspect,
most of the respondents said that they should always have a positive
thinking and believe that they can surpass the struggles that they are
currently experiencing.
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Recommendations
The researchers recommendations are first avoid over thinking. The
patients should not take their illness seriously because this may cause stress and this
may affect the behavior of an individual and may trigger the risk factors of heart
disease such as high blood pressure. The persons who have this kind of disease
should relax sometimes; forget that they have still a lot of things to do; refresh their
mind and free themselves from everything that pressures or stresses them. They must
do some physical activities like exercise because this can help their heart work
efficiently, but of course if they do have a vascular disease, they should not do the
things that might really exhaust them. They have to avoid those bad habits that they
used to do before such as smoking and drinking alcoholic drinks and other vices. They
have to avoid eating unhealthy foods which are high in fats and they must start eating
healthy foods like fish that is high in omega-3, vegetables and fruits, because eating
a heart-healthy diet is a good way to start. Furthermore, this study can benefit the
people suffering from vascular disease, the people specializing in the field of medicine
and also for the future researchers to use this study as their reference.
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APPENDIX A
SAMPLE QUESTIONNARE
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF VASCULAR DISEASE SURVIVORS
Name: _______________________________ Age: ________
Address: _____________________________ Sex: ________
Interview Questionnaire
1. Does your family have a history of heart disease? If you do not have, how did
you get this disease?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. How long did you experience having this disease?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. What are the signs or symptoms that you experienced?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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4. How was your disease diagnosed? What are the tests or procedures done?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. How did you cope with the situation in terms of social, financial, and
psychological aspects?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
6. What can you advice to those people suffering from heart disease in terms of
social, financial, and psychological problems or difficulties?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX B
SAMPLE LETTER FOR THE RESPONDENTS
Sir/Madam:
Greetings!
We the grade 11 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

students of St. Edward Integrated School, Imus Campus are currently doing research
study entitled “A Phenomenological Study of Vascular Disease Survivors” as one of
our requirements in Practical Research 1: Qualitative Research. In relation to this, we
would greatly appreciate if you can answer the attached questionnaire. Rest assured
that the data that will be gathered from this will be used solely for the purpose
aforementioned and treated with utmost confidentiality.
This survey will be conducted by the following people:

_____________
We are hoping for your favorable response.
To God be the utmost.
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!
Noted by:
Harry R. Baltazar, LPT

Research Adviser
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A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF VASCULAR DISEASE SURVIVORS

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for theSubject

Banca, Reimel Gabrielle A.

Maghari, Arth Vincent L.

Raymundo, Ralph Gabriel C.

Taburnal, Myleen Kaye L.

This is to certify that the reseach paper entitled “ A Phenomenological Study of

fulfillment of the subject Practical Research 1.

Banca, Reimel Gabrielle A.

Maghari, Arth Vincent L.

Raymundo, Ralph Gabriel C.

Taburnal, Myleen Kaye L.

With the use of phenomenology, the researchers studied the experiences of

answered by the respondents. The respondents answers were recorded by the

the risk of having vascular disease.

CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND

Figure Number Title Page Page

Table Number Title Page

1 Effects of Heart Disease to the Respondents Daily Life 20

2 Overcoming the Struggles of Vascular Disease 21

3 Reccomendations of the Vascular Disease Survivors 22

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

the country is Heart Disease (Bula, 2015).

financial and psychological problems or concerns.

Background Of The Study

Vascular Disease is any abnormal condition of the blood vessels which is

Vascular Disease as a consequence of atherosclerosis results in a wide range

of conditions making up the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases.

of disability (Rodriguez, 2016).

these given condition.

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

phenomenological study as the research design, the researchers have gathered

The researchers wanted to provide information and recommendations for those

the researchers aimed to answer the following:

b. Financial Aspect; and

2) How do respondents overcome the struggles of having vascular disease?

disease in terms of:

b. Financial Aspect; and

vascular disease. The researchers objectives are:

b. Financial Aspect; and

2. To identify the challenges that the survivor’s had experienced.

3. To provide recommendation and possible solutions to help the survivor’s cope

b. Financial Aspect; and

Scope and Limitations

aimed to narrate and describe the experiences of the survivors.

Significance of the Study

The significance of this study can be beneficient to the respondents to have

knowledge about resolving ways to adjustments toward the condition of vascular

study as their reference.

Attributed- To regard as arising from a particular cause or source

Aware- Knowing that something exists, or having knowledge of a particular thing

Benefit- A helpful or good effect, or something intended to help

Burden- Dealing with something difficult

Cardiologists- Doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or

conditions of the heart and blood vessels

Cope- To face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially

successfully or in a calm or adequate manner

up inside the coronary arteries