Research Design

This study is a qualitative research design employing descriptive method through the

use of interview technique in order to determine the experiences of the participants in

performing their tasks as members of Front liner in the province of Cavite. Based on

Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach 3rd edition stated that It

is important to emphasize that descriptive research methods can only describe a set of

observations or the data collected. (Jackson, S.L.,2009).

Selection Criteria

The study involved six participants coming from the different parts of the province

of Cavite. They were chosen purposively using the following criteria: with at least five

years in medicine related for doctors and nurses and three years and above in service

for PNP personnel.

Research Instrument and Validation

The present study seek to use a researcher- made interview guide questionnaire

validated by the two specialists who are knowledgeable in Medicine related and Chief of

Police for PNP personnel. The guide questions focused on areas of the work

experiences of the participants that contribute to the response of the Covid-19

pandemic in the province of Cavite, and how the assessment of their response affects

their duties and responsibilities and performance as a front liner. Likewise the interview
guide questions including the following: trainings, seminars and work experiences and

how these skills contributes the successful response to Covid-19 pandemic.

Data gathering Procedure

For the purpose to attain the equitable of this study, the researcher follow the

different tread in data gathering to clinch its effectiveness of the collection of data that

could answer the research problem on participants’ experiences in performing their

duties as Front liners.

A letter request of interview will prepare by the researchers, noted by the adviser

and endorse by the College of the Criminology. The letter of request was present to and

acknowledge and approve by the Chief of Police where the participants are assign.

The researcher set up meeting individually with the operator-respondents

considering their schedule and availability. Using the interview guide questions, the

operator-participants were interviewed one at time. The interview was recorded and

transcribed. The transcipts were validated to ensure accuracy. N, the transcripts were

analyzed and interpreted.

Analysis of data
The data were analyzed using the contact tracing of K.Nagarajan M.Muniyandi

S.Sellappan (2020). Contact tracing data could also potentially used for assessing the

heterogeneity of transmission at the individual patient level. Characterization of

individuals based on different levels of infectiousness could better inform the contact

tracing interventions to prioritize: Contact screening testing; and Monitoring a targeted

manner at field level.