04 May 2021

Mr. John Paulo Ocampo

Principal Investigator

Dear Mr. Ocampo:

Greetings!

We wish to inform that your study protocol entitled “EFFECTS OF COVID-19

STIGMA TO THE MENTAL HEALTH OF NURSING STUDENTS” underwent expedited
review. This research for implementation is approved by the University Research Ethics
Committee. The study was assigned a protocol number of NSG-2021-27-2S20-21 for all the
communication related to WUP-UERC. This ethical clearance is valid for one year until May 04,
2022.
The basis of approval of this Study Protocol was the technical documents submitted on
March 19, 2021. The responsibilities of the investigator/s after the protocol approval are:

 Seek approval from WU-P UREC for any protocol/document amendment after this date
 Submit reports in case there are Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and Suspected Unexpected
Serious Adverse Reaction (SUSAR) to UREC within seven days
 Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reaction
(SUSAR) defines as any untoward medical occurrence that:
- results in death
- life-threatening
- requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization
- results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or
- results in a congenital anomaly or disability.
 The UREC reviews such reports to determine appropriate action to protect the safety of
participants in the approved study
 Report any deviation/violation to the approved protocol
 Abide to the principles of good clinical practice and ethical research
 Comply with all relevant international and national guidelines and regulations
 Submit final report after completion of study
Others: Elaborate the procedure in measuring the effects of stigma

The WU- P UREC has the authority to suspend or terminate the approval of this research
when the safety of participants is no longer assured. When UERC takes such action, it is
required to provide the reasons for its operation and to promptly report a decision to the
investigator, the sponsor, the institution, and relevant regulatory authorities.

Respectfully yours,

(Sgd)Rolaila V. Delovino, MAEd

Secretariat, WUP UERC

Noted:

(Sgd)Ali G. Mamaclay, PhD

Chairman, WUP UERC