ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to thank the following people for their priceless
contributions to the fulfillment of this research proposal:

Parents of each researcher, for their unconditional love and for always
supporting and encouraging them to try their best in all their endeavors.

Research teacher, Janet Alexis A. De los Santos, PhD, MAN, RN for sharing
her ideas and extending her assistance for the betterment of the study.

Research adviser, Michelle C. Tolibas, Ph.DNS, MAN, RN, RM, for imparting
her wisdom to the researchers. And for the patience and time in checking and
rechecking the manuscripts and for sharing proficient suggestions even beyond her
office hours.

College Dean, Dr. Joel Rey U. Acob, RN, MAN and other panel members, for
their constant guidance and lectures which greatly honed the researchers into
consistently improving this study. Without their supervisions, this research would
have never been commendable as it is now.

And above all, the God Almighty, the author of knowledge and wisdom, for
his countless love and for making the impossible happen. We owe all the glory of this
research study to Him.

-Laidelle and Danica