ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The accomplishment of this research paper was definitely a challenge for us, and the
researchers would like to convey their appreciation and gratitude to the following set of people
who have supported and helped us in successfully completing our study:
First and foremost, the highest praise and thanks to the Almighty God who, the author
of wisdom and of life, for giving us strength of will to carry on and strength of the body to do what
we aimed to do, for without Him, nothing would be done and achieved, and if not for Him, this
research would not be completed.
To our nursing research professor, Professor Dan Hernandez and to the college dean,
Dean Gisela D.A. Luna for imparting us their knowledge, skills and expertise in the field of
research which guided us in completing our study.
To our research adviser, Professor Edna U. Robles, who never tires in guiding and
supporting us as we push through the accomplishment of this research, by providing direction for
this research work, her time and effort with the guidance, thesis corrections, and many meetings
despite his increasingly busy schedule are greatly appreciated.
To the residents of Marikina and Montalban City, our respondents, for giving us their
precious time despite their busy work, if not because of their understanding and patience, this
research will not come to be.
To our beloved parents, who we owe this accomplishment for their relentless
encouragement, undying support and unselfishly financed all of our expenses in the attainment of
this research.
Last but not the least, to the ones who validated our tool, Professor Glenn Agbing,
Professor Jocelyn Ramos and Dr. Valeros, for giving us their time and their unparalled

schedules to help us validate our research and for imparting us their knowledge on the research
process and data analyzation.

LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 2.1 Basic elements of the Health Belief Model.........................................8

Figure 2.2 Conceptual Framework....10
Figure 2.3 Shoemaking process..............................................................................................22
Figure 3.1 Map of Montalban and Marikina City......................................................................37