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
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END OR SEM EN T P AGE

This thesis entitled “ Health Effects of Slimming Pills as Perceived by

the Selected Users in Quezon City ” was prepared and submitted by
Belarmino, Lester L., Beltran, Charity M., Benito, Donna Yeen Faith M.,
Buenaventura, Rialyn A., Diamante, Gracelyn E. , Francisco, Len Len A.,
Jamero, Michelle R. , Navarette, Nerilyn A., Velasco, Kat T. In a partial
fulfillment of the requirements in the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
has been examined and is hereby recommended for oral examination.

REGIILITO D. LAUREL, M.A.ed.

Research Adviser

March 2008

AP PR OV AL SHE ET

This thesis entitled “Health Effects of Slimming Pills as Perceived by

the Selected Users in Quezon City” by the above proponents has been
approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with the grade of
_____________.
___________________________

Chairman

________________ _______________
Member Member

Approached and accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Ramonita A. Salazar, Ed. D.

Dean, CAS
March 2008
ACK NOWLE DG EME NT S

The respondents would like to express their deep gratitude and sincerest

appreciation to the following important personalities who had helped and

contributed considerably to the completion of this thesis. This research could not

have been written without the guidance, criticism and encouragement of a

number of concerned and supportive people:

First and foremost, their classmates and friends who helped and shared

their ideas;

Prof. Regilito D. Laurel, their thesis adviser and editor, Dr. Lovie Mallilin

their statistician, for their wise counsel and encouragement;

Their beloved parents who gave them financial support and guidance;

Finally, to Almighty God, who had given them strength, wisdom, and

courage throughout the study.

To all of them, “THANK YOU VERY MUCH”

L.L.B
C.M.B
D.Y.F.M.B.
R.A.B.
G.E.D.
L.L.A.F.
M.R.J.
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N.A.N.
K.T.V

DE DI CAT IO N

The proponents would like to dedicate this study to the following:

To Almighty God, who in their very powerful way gave us all the strength

we need in pursuing this study;

To our beloved parents (Mr. & Mrs. Velasco, Mr. & Mrs. Buenaventura, Mr.

& Mrs. Belarmino, Mr. & Mrs. Beltran, Mr. & Mrs. Benito, Mr. & Mrs. De Guzman,

Mr. & Mrs. Diamante, Mr. & Mrs. Francisco, Mr. & Mrs. Jamero and Mr. & Mrs.

Navarette ) who became our inspiration while doing this study;

To our beloved instructors, friends and classmates who gave pieces of

advice and became valuable part of this study.

- The Researchers -
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TA BLE O F CO NTE NT S

PRELIMINARIES

Title Page……………………………………………………………………….i
Endorsement Page…………………………………………………………... ii
Acknowledgements …………………………………………………………. iii
Dedication ………………………….…………………………………...…….iv
Table of Contents ………………………………………………………….....v
List of Tables ………………………………………………………………….vii
List of Figures ……………………………………………………………..….viii
Thesis Abstract …………………………………………………………….....ix

CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction………………………………………………
….............................1
Statement of the problem ……………………………………………………...3
Hypothesis ……………………………………………………………………....4
Significant ...……………………………………………………………………..4
Scope and Limitation ………………………………………………………......5

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE

Related Foreign Literature …………………………………………………....6

Related Local Literature ……………………….……………………………...9
Related Studies ……………………………………………………………….10
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………….14
Theoretical Framework …………………………………………………...….16
Research Paradigm …………………………………………………………..18
Definition of Terms …………………………………………………………....20

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design ……………………………………………………………...22

Locale and Population of the Study …………………………………………23
Description of the Respondents ……………………………………….….…24
Sampling Technique ………………………………………………………….24
Construction of the Instrument …………………………………………...….26
Statistical Treatment Used of Data ………………………………...............26

CHAPTER VI: PRESENTATIONS, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.........29

OF DATA
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CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary …………………………………………………………………………....43
Conclusions …………………………………………………………………………45
Recommendations …………………………………………………......................48

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

CURRICULUM VITAE
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LIS T OF TA BLES

Table Title Page

1 On the Profile of the Respondents ……………………………..29

2 Effects of Slimming Pills among the Respondents …………...36

3 Rate of Effectiveness of Slimming Pills to the Health

4 Of the Respondents ……………………………………………...37

5 Safety Measures of Slimming Pills to the Health of

6 The Respondents …………………………………………………38

7 Chi-Square Test on the Significant Trends on the

8 Effects of Slimming Pills ………………………………………….39

9 Chi-Square Test on the Significant Trends on the

10 Rate of Effectiveness of Slimming Pills ………..……………… 40

11 Chi-Square Test on the Safety Measures of

12 Slimming Pills ……………………………………………………..41

13 Summary of Chi-Square test of the Significant

14 Trend of Slimming Pills ………………......................................42

15 Significant trend of Slimming pills in the area of effects,

rates of effectiveness, and safety measures of using

slimming pills among the respondents…………………………..45

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LIS T OF FI GU RE S

Figure Title Page

Figure 1 Research Paradigm ………………………………..18

Figure 2 Paradigm of the common effects

of Slimming Pills to the Body of the

respondents…………………………………….......19
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THE SI S AB STR ACT

1. Title: HEALTH EFFECTS OF SLIMMING PILLS AS

PERCEIVED BY THE SELECTED
USERS IN QUEZON CITY

1.1 Total Number of Pages: 89

2. Researchers: Velasco, Kay T. - Leader

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

3. Publication:

3.1 Date March 2008

3.2 Place Our Lady of Fatima University
3.3 Region National Capital Region

4. Institution: Our Lady of Fatima University

5. Subject Area
5.1 Description Nursing Research
5.2 Degree Conferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Problem and Its

Background: A healthy diet contains the right balance
of different foods you need. Weight loss pills
are the new trend in the weight loss program
products. All people around the world
especially women are relying on slimming pills
in order to attain their ideal body weight.
Overweight people often feel a bit of self-
conscious and uncomfortable are to the excess
weight losing weight often makes people feel
more like younger and slimmer. Slimming pills
have a significant impact on our health. But
they assist weight loss or not, most weight loss
pills have unpleasant side effects.

7. Statement of the Problem:

7. 1 What is the demographic profile of the
respondents in terms of?

7.1.1 Gender
7.2.2 Age
7.3.3 Civil Status
7.4.4 Educational Attainment
7.5.5 Religion
7.6.6 Socio-economic Status
7.7.7 Occupation

7.2. What are the effects of slimming pills to

the health of the respondents?

7.3. What is the rate of effectiveness of the

pills to the health of the respondents?
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7.4 What are the safety measures do the

respondents need to know while taking
slimming pills?

7.5. Is there a significant trend on the effects

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

7.6. How may the findings of this research

be utilized to improve the health of slimming
pills users?

8. Procedure and 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.

9. Conclusions: The following conclusions were based

upon the findings of the study:
:
9.1. On the Profile of the Respondents:

9.1.1 Twenty (20) or 37% are female

among the respondents.
9.1.2 Ten (10) or 33% belongs to the
age bracket of 18-20 year old.
9.1.3 Sixteen (16) or 53% are single
among the respondents.
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9.1.4 Twelve (12) or 40% are

college/undergraduate among the
respondents.
9.1.5 Twenty Seven (27) or 90% are
Roman Catholics among the
respondents.
9.1.6 Twenty Six (26) or 87% belongs to
middle class among the respondents.
9.1.7 Seventeen (17) or 57% are
employed among the respondents.

9.2. On the effects of slimming pills to the

health of the respondents:

9.2.1. Reduce the weight of the

respondents and Physically fit and
healthy and stable, with a frequency of 8
or 27% of the respondents.
9.2.2. Lessen the food intake and Easy
to move, with a frequency of 5 or 17% of
the respondents.
9.2.3. Away from sickness, with a
frequency of 4 or 13% of the
respondents.

9.3. On the rate of effectiveness of the pills

to the health of the respondents:

9.3.1. Lose appetite to eat, with a

frequency of 9 or 30% of the
respondents.
9.3.2. Develops self-confidence and No
reaction of slimming pills among them,
with a frequency of 7 or 23% of the
respondents.
9.3.3. Improve the capacity to work, with
a frequency of 4 or 13% of the
respondents.

9.4. On the safety measures of slimming pills

among the respondents:

9.4.1. Slimming pills are prescribed by

the doctors, with a frequency of 12 or
40% of the respondents.
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9.4.2. Slimming pills with proper diet and

exercise, with a frequency of 10 or 33%
of the respondents.
9.4.3. 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.
10. Recommendations: Based in the conclusions presented, the
researchers would like to recommend the
following:

10.1 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 their health
is being affected.
10.2 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.
10.3 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.
10.4 Regular exercise must be properly done by
the respondents. This must be done regularly for
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at least 30 minutes to 1 hour a day. This will help

the respondents to reduce their weights.
10.5 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.
10.6 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.
10.7 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 affected.
10.8 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.
10.9 Future researchers must explore more on
the study that is not tackled or discussed in the
present study.