Perception of Senior High School Students on Various Types of

Medical Application of Marijuana

A Thesis Proposal
Presented to
The Faculty of the Senior High School
Palayan City National High School
Atate, Palayan City

In Partial fulfillment
Of Requirements
For the Subject
Inquiries, Investigations and Immersion

By:
Del Mundo, Ian Carl
Gose, Carl James, D.
Maralit, Mark Ruel, A.
12 STEM B

MARIA ELAINE F. RAMOS

Research Adviser

May 2022
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APPROVAL SHEET

The research entitled “Perception of Senior High

School Students on Various Types of Medical Application of

Marijuana” prepared and submitted by the researchers, Ian

Carl Del Mundo, Carl James Gose, Mark Ruel Maralit, in

impartial fulfillment for the requirement of Work Immersion

under Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

(Stem) is hereby recommended for acceptance and approval

for completion of performance task.

Maria Elaine F. Ramos

(Work Immersion Subject Teacher)

SHEILA MARIE S.MAGPAYO, PhD RACOUEL C. ASAS, PhD

Master Teacher II Assistant Principal II

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research study could not have been a success in

the absence of the following people who contributed a lot

and supported in the fulfillment of study.

First, to our Almighty God, praises and thanks are

given for the guidance, energy, strength, wisdom and

endless blessings that have been given during the study,

and for whom I believe has been a great help to our study.

To our beloved parents, siblings, relatives, and

friends, for their unending love, support and appreciation

towards our efforts in this study.

To our research teacher, Ms. Maria Elaine Ramos for

the chances, effort, and knowledge she gave to every single

one of us, for every mentioning every error we could fix,

for understanding the situations whenever when we are in

difficulties and help motivate us to make our study good

and successful. And lastly, to the Grade 12 students of

Palayan City National High School, who contributed a lot

for the completion of this study, for giving us support, my

sincerest thanks and appreciation.

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ABSTRACT

Title: Perception of Senior High School Student on Various

Medical Application of Marijuana

Researchers: Grade 12 Stem B

Subject Teacher: Maria Elaine F. Ramos

School: Palayan City National High School

Date of Defense: May 26, 2022

This study aims to determine the prior knowledge of

students about marijuana to enlighten these young

individuals perception towards this plants substance.

Correlation quantitative research method was used in this

study to present the finding. Survey Questionnaire is the

first and prior instrument of the researchers. The

researchers decided to use convenience sampling in

selecting respondents due to pandemic. The results were

interpreted to utilize the gathered needed information and

data in the perception of senior high school students on

various types of medical application of marijuana. The

sampling procedure used in gathering the data was

convenience sampling the findings in terms of age, out of

22 respondents, 1(4.5%) were 15-16 years old, 20(90.09%)

was 17-18 years old, 1 (4.5%) were 19 years old and above.
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In terms of gender, out of 22 respondents, 12 (53.85%) were

female and 10 (46.15%) were male. The result of the

analysis revealed that the profile of the respondents in

terms of age, sex and number of professionals in the family

was not correlated with the perception on various types of

medical application of marijuana

Key Words: Marijuana, Perception, Senior High School,

Students, Medical, Application

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

Approval Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II

Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III

Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IV

CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Review Related Literature . . . . . . . . 5

Conceptual Framework of the Study . . . . 13

Paradigm of the Study . . . . . . . . . . 14

Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . 15

Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hypothesis of the Study . . . . . . . . . 16

Significance of the Study . . . . . . . . 16

Scope and Delimitation of the Study . . . 17

CHAPTER II: METHODOLOGY

Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Materials and Instruments . . . . . . . . 20

Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CHAPTER III: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF
RESULTS

Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Interpretation of Results . . . . . . . . 28

CHAPTER IV: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Curriculum Vitae . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The herein presented review of related literature and

studies includes ideas, finished thesis, case studies,

conclusions, methodologies and others. Those that were

included in this chapter help in familiarizing information

that is relevant and similar to the present study

Introduction

Marijuana, which can also be called weed, pot, dope or

cannabis is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis

plant. It contains mid-alerting compounds

tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC as well as other active

compounds like cannabidiol, or CDC, that are not mid-

alerting, and based on various studies there are also

different types of cannabis that had been discovered

through many years like Cannabis sativa it is characterized

by leaflets that are narrower, branches that are farther

apart and coloration that tends more towards spring green.

Marijuana is popular for the reputation of developing

a negative impact by how it’s being utilized by society as

a recreational activity for the purpose of lightening up

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their body’s condition in relaxing, increase of sense of

sight and taste and lastly to slow the nervous systems

functionality which explains there state of minds being

blank and has no memory no pain or awareness of their

actions and surroundings thanks to properties of marijuana.

But which is why it caused so many issues and problems to

society which is present in this current stage of life

which are addiction, violence, killings, war and many more

that hadn’t been resolve by the government of each country

are struggling up against and the center of this obstacle

are humanity its self. In which used for illegal

transactions of goods to gain profits to spread their

colony for selling drugs to all ages without any consult or

approval of the government which leads to war against drugs

where anyone who is part of any organization that involves

drugs will be killed tortured and hunted by the law that

has continued until now many innocent bystanders,

individuals had been killed and injured, minors being

violent, rebellious addicted to this drugs are now wreaking

havoc with criminal mastermind who uses them for their own

selfish deeds to plan this cycle of war to go over and

over which is why the researchers conducted this study for

bringing an impact to each individual about the dangers and

knowledge about marijuana.

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lan Carter, Pharm.D ,(2020) currently there are two

synthetic versions of marijuana Trusted Source. Doctors

prescribe them for the treatment of severe epilepsy and

chemotherapy side effects. Pain management the cannabinoids

in marijuana may reduce pain by altering pain perception

pathways in the brain. This may be helpful to treat

conditions that cause chronic pain, such as arthritis,

fibromyalgia, endometriosis, migraine `reduced inflammation

CBD in marijuana is thought to help reduce inflammation. In

theory, this may benefit inflammatory conditions, such as

crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid

arthritis. Decreasing inflammation in the body can also

improve overall health. Neurological and mental disorders

due to its effects on the limbic system, doctors sometimes

prescribe marijuana to treat the following neurological and

mental health conditions anxiety, epilepsy multiple

sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress

disorder (PTSD) Tourette syndrome. Sleep management the

relaxing effects of marijuana may help improve sleep

disorders, such as insomnia. And improved sleep may also

occur when pain is reduced from marijuana usage.

The researcher’s perception about marijuana are this herb,

plant or weed has a potential to be a medicine or drug to

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help in Treating different medications like for cancer,

neuropathic pain, chronic pain, control epileptic seizure

and more, but marijuana had been abused by many citizens in

each country in order to benefit themselves by their act of

greed and selfishness even young teens and minors are

engaging due to being a trend or using it for forgetting

their worries and having fun due to their stress and

depression and that’s why cannabis has been recognized as a

threat because of all of its backgrounds of being misused

by humanity, rather than a possible ally to our economy it

became a natural.

The purpose of this study are to enlighten and test

the prior knowledge of each students perception about

marijuana that is not just a drug or weed that people used

for selfish desires of being happy and using it for

transactions in order to just make a profit to trick or

easily persuade the client into agreeing that’s why by

introducing the characteristics and value of marijuana it

can be an opening of acceptance and respect towards the

true value of marijuana by studying its purpose, uses,

benefits towards the medical field.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter presents the review of related literature

and studies on their Interest, Perception of Senior High

School Students on Various Types of Medical Application of

Marijuana. This part of the study accounts the works that

has been published on a topic by accredited

scholars/research and some ideas of researchers. Moreover,

this study justifies the reason for research.

Foreign Studies

Teenage Attitudes towards Marijuana and Other Illicit Drugs

According to Joseph P. (2016) this study was conducted

as public perception towards marijuana use has become more

tolerant and legislation has become more lenient. The use

of marijuana, especially among young people, has been

steadily on the increase. Previous research had indicated

that people who disapprove of a certain drug tend to not

use that drug. However, little had been known regarding

attitudes concerning drug use and how it affects people’s

perceptions of using other drugs.

However according to Palamar (2016), who is an

assistant professor in the departments of child and

adolescent psychiatry at New York University, examined how

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demographics and lifetime use of drugs (especially

marijuana) can be a predictor of young people using harder

drugs. Data for this study was obtained from a survey that

was part of a program called Monitoring the Future. This

annual cross-sectional survey included 29,054 high school

seniors from approximately 130 public and private schools

in 48 states between 2015 and 2016.

From the data, Palamar discovered that young people

who smoked cigarettes or used more than one “hard” drug

(e.g. crack, LSD, powder cocaine) were consistently less

critical of other drug use. Lifetime alcohol use among

young people had no noticeable impact on attitudes. Those

young people who used marijuana exclusively had a tendency

to be less judgmental towards the use of drugs such as LSD,

methamphetamine and ecstasy. However, those young people

who used marijuana exclusively had less desirable attitudes

towards drugs like cocaine, crack or heroin.

Female high school students were consistently

disapproving of the use of cocaine, crack or LSD across the

board, which was expected since females are less likely to

use most drugs in comparison to males. The added dimension

of the strength of religious and spiritual background

increased attitudes against drug use. In regards to a

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young person’s socioeconomic status, those young people

from more privileged backgrounds with highly educated

parents as well as those living in urban areas were more

tolerant of drug use. A finding that Palamar found

interested was that Black students were less disapproving

of powder cocaine, crack and ecstasy because this group

generally uses these drugs less than White students.

Reasons that were cited for that shift were strong

religious beliefs and the higher rate of arrest and

incarceration among Blacks. Also, the prevalence of

ecstasy in both rap and hip-hop music may explain that more

tolerant attitude.

While it may be difficult to prevent use of substances

like alcohol or marijuana among young people, Palamar

stated that prevention efforts should be directed towards

young people being users of multiple drugs. This can be

accomplished through changes in public health spheres and

well as policy.

Moreover according to Vidourek, R.A., King, K.A.,

Merianos, A.L, et al. (2018) marijuana use is a significant

health problem in the college student population. With some

states legalizing recreational use, it is important to

monitor students’ use of marijuana and their attitudes

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towards legalization in order to be well prepared for

education and prevention efforts.

A sample of 291 students attending a university in

Ohio completed anonymous surveys to provide information on

their marijuana use habits and their perception of

legalization of marijuana. The data showed that over half

of the participants had smoked marijuana in their lifetime,

and just under half had done so in the past year. Many

students also reported that they had driven while under the

influence of marijuana and/or had used marijuana while

using alcohol. Students who disagreed that marijuana is

harmful to health were over 7 times more likely to have

used marijuana compared to students who had not. However,

the overall results showed that a significant number of the

students felt that marijuana should be legalized in Ohio.

A lack of knowledge among college students of the

known negative effects of marijuana was demonstrated in

this study, and leads to the potential for health care

professionals on college campus as well as campus

administration to assess the need for education and

prevention of marijuana use. Educating students on the

negative impacts that marijuana can have may be an

effective strategy. The results of this study may differ

compared to those in other states.

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That takes away a large percentage of college students

have smoked marijuana in their lifetime. Even though

marijuana is becoming legal in some states, many students

are still unaware of the negative health outcomes related

to its use. College health care professionals can play a

role in education and prevention efforts to change this.

Local Studies

Is the Philippines ready to legalize Marijuana?

The study, conducted by Ceasar Ilao III (2019) non-

government organizations, some senators, and even the

president himself support the legislation. However, several

medical groups oppose the proposal, citing its potential

danger to the lives of Filipino citizens. Additionally,

Senator Grace Poe said that marijuana is prone to abuse.

Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines (UP)

Manila provided other arguments against the legalization.

First, while there is insufficient evidence on marijuana’s

ability to treat diseases, its harmful effects have been

documented. Marijuana use may come with short-term effects

such as drowsiness and anxiety. In the long run, it may

increase the risk of respiratory diseases, memory loss, and

dependence.
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Still, UP Manila recognizes studies that show medical

marijuana’s positive effects on epilepsy, multiple

sclerosis, and chronic pain in adults. The institution

stated, however, that “the current evidence is still

insufficient to fulfill drug regulatory approval

requirements.”

Furthermore, according to Prof. Miguel Enrico Ayson

(2019) studies have shown that legalization in other

countries resulted in higher rates of dependence.

One survey study in the United States showed that

“residents of states with medical marijuana laws had higher

odds of marijuana use and marijuana abuse/dependence.”

However, the association between these variables still

requires further research. Prof. Miguel Enrico Ayson, a

political science professor from UP Los Baños, expressed

his concern over its implementation.“The event that

marijuana will be diverted and used for recreational

purposes is plausible due to the persistent weaknesses in

policy implementation in the Philippines,” he said that

further studies and dialogue to assess both benefits and

risks may make a compromise possible.He also saw that the

policy may be used by politicians to increase their

political leverage. In the case of the Philippines, it

wouldn’t be entirely surprising if this were to happen. As

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it is, we can expect the debates to continue. And that’s a

good thing, as it’s proof that we are actually taking this

matter seriously.

However, according to Thomas L. (2019) around 1.67

million or two out of one hundred Filipinos aged 10 to 69

are current users of drugs, according to the results of the

2019 National Household Survey on the Patterns and Trends

of Drug Abuse, released by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).

The 2019 Drug Survey estimates the current user

prevalence rate at 2.05 percent, significantly lower than

the 2018 global estimates of 5.3 percent published in the

World Drug Report 2020.

Moreover, according to Alexis R. (2019) in terms of

the general public’s awareness of dangerous drugs and

substances, shabu was seen to be the most well-known at

47.9 percent followed by marijuana at 35 percent. When

respondents were again asked about other dangerous drugs or

substances that they may be aware of, they mentioned

cocaine.Most of the respondents are also aware of the

negative effects of drug use such as problems on health,

separation from family, and damage to self-image.

When asked about institutions or people that would be

helpful to those who use drugs, 42.2 percent of the

respondents consider the household to be the most helpful,

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followed by the police at 33.9 percent and the local

government at 26.1 percent.

Risky behavior

The survey also gave an insight into the connection of

other risky behaviors such as smoking and drinking to drug

use. It was found that those who started smoking at 15

years old and below have greater chances of becoming drug

users than others. In the same way, those who started

drinking at 18 years old and below are more likely to be

drug users than others.

Relevance of Related Study to Present Study

This study focused on the factors affecting the

perception of senior high school students towards

marijuana. Most of the studies are focused on Interest,

Perception of Senior High Students on Various types of

Medical application of marijuana. It could be concluded as

a guide for the students on how they could be enlightened

of their perception towards the various types of medical

application of marijuana.
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Conceptual framework

This study is anchored on the findings of Tim Peter

and Coral Foust to High school student cannabis use and

perceptions towards cannabis in south central Colorado.

Based on the findings of Tim Peter (2019) says that

students in communities that permitted recreational

dispensaries used more cannabis

According to Coral Foust (2019) stated that the

thought that cannabis was less harmful, less wrong, and was

more difficult to access than high school students in

communities that did not permit recreational cannabis

dispensaries.

Researchers conducted a study for the Senior High

School Students to determine their perception according to

their prior knowledge in Various Medical Application of

Marijuana. In the current status of marijuana, the prior

knowledge of students isn’t enlightened about the benefits

and purpose of marijuana in their Perception on Various

Medical Application of Marijuana.

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I Dependent Variable
Independent Perception of
Variable students
Profile of the
 Prior
respondents
Knowledge on
 Age the benefits
 Sex of marijuana
 Number of for medical
professionals purposes.
in the family

To enlighten students perception

towards marijuana

Figure 1: Paradigm of the study

The paradigm of the study is presented in figure 1.The

independent variable (input) reflects the profile of the

respondents in terms of age, sex, and number of

professionals in the family. Dependent variable (process)

reflects the perception of senior high school students on

various types of medical application of marijuana.

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Statement of the Problem

This study sought to answer the following questions:

1. How may the demographic profile of the respondents be

described in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 sex; and

1.3 numbers of professional in the family?

2. How may the perception of Grade 12 STEM Students

regarding the various types of medical application of

marijuana in terms of prior knowledge?

3. Is there a significant relationship between the profile

of the respondents and their perception regarding the

various types of medical application of marijuana?

4. What steps will help to enlighten senior high school

student’s perception towards the various types of medical

application on marijuana?

Definition of Terms

This term will help you for further understanding this

research.

Marijuana also known as weed it is a plant from the family

of Cannabaceae with a psychoactive properties and medicinal

properties.
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Medical are relating to illness and injuries and to their

treatment or prevention and examination of your body by a

doctor.

Perception refers to belief or opinion of Senior High

School Students regarding various medical application of

marijuana.

Prior knowledge displayed intelligence of Senior High

School students regarding the medical application of

marijuana.

Professional in the family collage level individual

received a bachelor’s degree on a specific course of field.

Hypothesis of the study

There is no significant relationship between the prior

knowledge of students and their perception towards

marijuana.

Significance of the Study

The findings of this study will rebound to benefit all

students considering that the main goal of this data was to

enlighten the perception students on the properties,

benefits and uses of marijuana towards the medical field,

thus the results of each individual having sophisticated

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mindsets that had change by obtaining proper knowledge and

perception.

Students. This study may contribute on enlightens the

Insight’s and attitude of students towards marijuana.

Future Researchers. This data will serve as a piece of

information that may serve as a background reference for

aspirant future researchers in conducting their own

research study.

Scope and Delimitation

The general intent of the study entitled “Perception

of Senior High School Students on Various Types of Medical

Application of Marijuana” was to enlighten student’s

perception of Senior high school students towards marijuana

by focusing on these two factors attitude and insights of

each of these individuals. The study is delimited only for

the selected strands of Senior High School, Science,

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and

Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) at Palayan City

National High School, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija during the

School Year 2021 -2022.

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METHODOLOGY

This chapter deals with methods undertaken to achieve

the goals of the study. In this research study the

necessary information will be gathered with the use of

research design, sample and sampling procedure, instrument,

data collection and data analysis.

Research Design

These researches were adhering to a quantitative

format, a descriptive research with correlational design

was used to enable the researchers to explore and describe

accurately the perception of each participant. Descriptive

design refers to the systematics process of phenomenon or

occurrences through the gathering of information (McCombes,

2015). In this study, it was used in determining the

profile and the Perception of Senior High School Students

on Various Types of Medical Application of Marijuana.

Correlational design is the process of determining the

relationship between variables. In this study, it was used

in gathering information about the relationship among the

profile of the respondents and the Perception of Senior

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High School Students on Various Types of Medical

Application of Marijuana.

Sample and Sampling Procedures

Convenience sampling was utilized in this study since

the researchers selected the participants based on their

perceived suitability for the investigation. The research

study was conducted at Palayan City National High School,

Palayan City Nueva Ecija. Survey questionnaires were

utilized to gather the needed information and data with the

use of Google form and Facebook messenger. However, the

researchers conducted this survey and quantify while

obeying the research ethics.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study were the Grade 12

students of STEM and ABM strands who were presently

enrolled in Palayan City National High School, for School

Year 2021-2022.
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Instruments of the Study

The researchers use survey guide questionnaire to

obtain the required data and information about the

respondents.

Considering the situation face to face interactions

are prohibited therefore, researcher utilize the used of

online platforms in gathering data.

Different Individuals assessing their prior knowledge

towards marijuana be surveyed about the study.

The checklist was designed to draw important data and

information about the profile of the respondents in terms

of age, sex and number of professionals in the family. The

checklist consists of 10 questions that concerns on the

perception of Senior High School students on various types

of medical application of marijuana in terms of their prior

knowledge

The following numerical guide was used in scoring:

4 3.25 – 4.00 Strongly Agree

3 2.50 - 3.24 Agree

2 1.75 – 2.49 Disagree

1 1.00 – 1.74 Strongly Disagree

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Data Collection and Analysis

In the conduct of the study, the researcher first

sought the permission of the research teacher. When the

permission was given, the researcher gathered the needed

information and data about their perception of the

respondents on various types on medical application of

marijuana, researchers conducted survey through Google

form. The set of guide questionnaire are applied to the

students testing their perception towards the medical

application of marijuana and were sent through the Facebook

messenger of the chosen respondents.

After retrieving the questionnaires from the Google

forms, data were analyzed and interpreted to the following

statistical measurements:

1. Frequency Count and Percentage

This was utilized to identify the profile of the

respondents. The results of the computation gave the data

of the perception of grade 12 students towards the medical

application of marijuana.
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2. Weighted Mean and Average Weighted Mean

This was utilized in determining the perception of the

respondents on various types on medical application of

marijuana.

3. Pearson r Correlation Coefficient

Where:

r= Pearson correlation coefficient

x= Values in the first set of data

y= Values in the second set of data

n= Total number of values

The researchers used Microsoft Excel 2010 in computing

and treating the data.

 CHAPTER III

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

This chapter deals with the presentation, analysis and

interpretation of results. The researchers are going to

present and report the study based upon the results and

data gathered with the use of research methodologies

applied. The data are presented in tables and the analysis

and interpretation were done through textual form.

1. Demographic Profile

1.1 Age

Table 1
Distribution of the Respondents According to Age

Age Frequency Percentage (%)

15-16 1 4.5
17-18 20 90.9
19 and above 1 4.5
Total 22 100

Table 1 presents the distribution of respondents

according to age. It can be gleaned from the table are ages

17 to 18 years old while 2 or 9.09 % are 19 years old and

above. The result implies that majority of the respondents

were from 17 to 18 years old.

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1.2 Sex

Table 2
Distribution of the Respondents According to Sex

Sex Frequency Percentage(&)

Female 12 53.85
Male 10 46.15
Total 22 100
Table 2 shows the distribution of the respondents

according to sex. As seen on the table, out of the 22

respondents, 12 or 53.85% of the respondents were females

while 10 or 46.15% were males. The result implies that

majority of the respondents were female.

1.3 Number of Professionals in the Family

Table 3
Distribution of Respondents According to the Number of
Professionals in the Family

Number of Frequency Percentage (&)

Professionals
in the Family
1 – 2 16 72.7
3 – 4 6 27.3
Total 22 100

Table 3 presents the distribution of respondents

according to the number of professionals in the family. It

can be gleaned from the table that 16 or 72.7% have 1 to 2

professional members in the family while 6 or 27.3% have 3

to 4 members. The result implies that majority of the

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professionals in each family of the respondents have only 1

to 2.

2. Description of the Perception of Senior High School

Students on Various Types of Medical Application of

Marijuana

Table 4
Perception of Senior High School Students on Various Types
of Medical Application of Marijuana in terms of Prior
Knowledge

Factors Weighted Verbal

Mean Description
1. I know that marijuana could 3.27 Strongly Agree
be used to treat chronic pain.
2. I found out that marijuana 2.91 Agree
can be used to prevent Chronic
traumatic encephalopathy.
3. I obtained information that 3.00 Agree
marijuana can be of use to
treat traumatic brain injury.
4. I learned that marijuana can 2.91 Agree
be used to treat cancer.
5. I know that marijuana had 3.27 Strongly Agree
side effects in our body, like
short term memory lost, lung
cancer, increased heart rate
and more.
6. I had thought that marijuana 3.00 Agree
could be used to relieve pain.
7. I believe that marijuana can 2.86 Agree
be used to treat those who are
born with Cerebral palsy.
8. I stand for the fact that 2.64 Agree
marijuana could help
individuals to treat their
depression.
9. I recognized that marijuana 2.86 Agree
is also capable of treating
anxiety.
10. I have learned that 2.64 Agree
epilepsy can be treated by the
use of marijuana.
Average Weighted Mean 2.94 Agree
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Table 4 shows the perception of senior high students

in terms of prior knowledge. It can be depicted from the

table that item 1 “I know that marijuana could be used to

treat chronic pain” , item 5 “I know that marijuana had

side effects in our body, like short term memory lost, lung

cancer, increased heart rate and more” obtained the highest

weighted mean of 3.27 interpreted verbally as “Strongly

Agree” while item 8 “I stand for the fact that marijuana

could help individuals to treat their depression” , item 10

“I have learned that epilepsy can be treated by the use of

marijuana” with weighted mean of 2.64 was verbally

interpreted as “Agree” obtained the lowest weighted mean.

The average weighted mean for learners’ prior

knowledge is 2.94 and verbally interpreted as “Agree”. The

result implies the students prior knowledge is above

average obtaining this kind of knowledge due on how remote

and rare these topics are in the Philippines.

3. Significant Relationship Between the Profile of the

Respondents and their Perception Regarding the Various

Types of Medical Application of Marijuana

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Table 5
Relationship between the Profile of the Respondents and
Perception of Senior High School Students on Various Types
of Medical Application of Marijuana

Profile of Correlation P-Value Verbal

the Interpretation
Respondents
Age -0.228 0.306 Not
Significant
Sex -0.050 0.827 Not
Significant
Number of 0.312 0.156 Not
Professionals Significant

Table 5 displays the correlational analysis reveals

the profile of the respondents and their perception towards

marijuana was not correlated. The result of the analysis

revealed that the profile of the respondents in terms of

age, sex and number of professionals in the family was not

correlated with the perception on various types of medical

application of marijuana.

Since the profile of the respondents was found to be

not correlated to perception of senior high school students

on various medical application of marijuana, the null

hypothesis “There is no significant relationship between

the prior knowledge of students and their perception

towards marijuana” was accepted. It implies that the

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profile of the respondents has nothing to do with their

perception towards marijuana.

4. Steps that would help to enlighten student’s perception

on various types of medical application on marijuana.

Each response came from each respondent who had ideas

on enlightening student’s perception about marijuana, first

is to hold Press conference about enlightening students’

perception towards marijuana, second by creating a bulletin

board that has the specific information that could

enlighten student’s perception, last by sharing the

information that had been obtained for sharing to other

people, close friends and family to enlighten them and

widen their knowledge about marijuana. It implies that

there are many ways for enlightening student perception in

many different ways.

 CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents the summary of the findings,

conclusion and recommendation yielded by the thorough study

and analysis of data.

Summary

This study entitled “Perception of Senior High School

Students on Various Types of Medical Application of

Marijuana” aimed to enlighten students about the gathered

data about the Perception of Senior High School Students

towards marijuana. Quantitative methods are established, 22

Grade 12 STEM students and ABM Students from around Palayan

City National High School were the respondents. Survey

questionnaire were also obtained to help the researchers to

gathered data and information. The research findings are as

follows:

Summary of Findings

1. Profile of the Respondents

1.1 Age

The findings shows that in terms of age, out of 22

respondents, 1 4.5% were 15-16 years old, 20 90.9% was 17-

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18 years old, 1 4.5% were 19 years old and above.

1.2 Sex

In terms of sex, out of 22 respondents, 12 or 53.85%

were female and 10 46.15% were male.

1.3 Number of Professionals in the Family

In terms of number of professionals in the family, out

of 22 respondents, 16 or 72.7% has 1-2 professionals in the

family and 6 or 27.3% has 3-4

2. Description of the Perception of Senior High School

Students on Various Types of Medical Application of

Marijuana

The findings shows that each questionnaire had a

computed total weighted mean of 2.94 which obtained the

verbal description of agree.

3. Significant Relationship between the Profile of the

Respondents and their Perception Regarding the Various

Types of Medical Application of Marijuana

The finding shows that the profile of the respondents and

their perception towards marijuana was not correlated that

the P-value was higher than 0.05.

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Conclusions

Based on the result of the survey that the researchers have

accomplished, these are the following conclusion:

1. The respondents are mostly female from the age 17-18.

Additionally, most of the respondents’ number of

professional in the family is ranging from 1-2.

2. The respondent had acquired the right amount of

knowledge needed to answer showing the result that almost

all responds agrees on each questionnaires which implies

that most respondents are aware of the importance of

marijuana in the medical field or it has valuable

properties that could be used for curing or medicating an

illness.

3. The respondents had heard of these fact or statements

based on their response answered Strongly Agree and Agree

on each statement meaning out of each individual disagree,

Strongly disagree was rarely given on each question which

resulted to the weighted mean 2.94 which is verbally

described as agree that the researchers concluded that the

Perception of Senior High Students are at average level

being able to grasp and understand the purpose or reason of

each survey questionnaires. Furthermore it is concluded

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that there is no significant relationship between the

profile of the respondents and their perception regarding

the various types of medical application of marijuana.

Recommendations

The researchers made the following recommendations

based on the findings stated in the previous pages:

1. Start to research or read articles, books or statements

regarding any kind of important data regarding marijuana

that could help enlighten the perception, insights and

attitude of students towards marijuana and its medical

purposes and importance.

2. Expand your prior knowledge on marijuana and everything

about it that could be found so this drug wouldn’t be

wasted or lost for its bad backgrounds and help focus on

the possible potential this drug could offer.

3. For those who are interested on this topic first is

study what marijuana is to proceed in taking any kind of

action due to how difficult this study is having remotely

useful data present on the internet or find another trusted

source of information it could be books, tabloids and

journals at the date of 2015 and above.

4. To the future researchers, include the significant

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relationship between individual’s profile and prior

knowledge.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A

Survey Guide Questionnaire

Perception of Senior High School Students on Various

Medical Application of Marijuana

Greetings!

We, the researchers from Grade 12 STEM B of Palayan

City National High School are currently conducting a

research entitled "Perception of Senior High School

Students on Various Medical Application of Marijuana." In

line with this, we would like to ask for your participation

in this study by answering some survey questionnaires that

we had prepared. Rest assured that the information gathered

will only be used for the purpose of the research study

only.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Del Mundo, Ian Carl

Gose, Carl James D.

Maralit, Mark Ruel A.

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Strongly Agree Dis Strongly

Agree (3) agree Disagree

(4) (2) (1)

Prior Knowledge

1. I know that marijuana

could be used to treat

chronic pain.

2. I found out that

marijuana can be used to

prevent Chronic traumatic

encephalopathy.

3. I obtained info that

marijuana can be of use

to treat Traumatic brain

injury.

4. I learned that

marijuana can be used to

treat cancer.

5. I know that marijuana

had side effects in our

body, like short term

memory lost, lung cancer,

increased heart rate and

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more.

6. I had thought that

marijuana could be used

to relieve pain.

7. I believe that

marijuana can be used to

treat those who are born

with Cerebral palsy.

8. I stand for the fact

that marijuana could help

individuals to treat

their depression.

9. I recognized that

marijuana is also capable

of treating anxiety.

10. I have learned that

epilepsy can be treated

by the use of marijuana.

Guide Question:

1. What steps will help to enlighten student’s perception

about marijuana?
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APPENDIX B

Documentation
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CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Data Full name: Gose, Carl James, D.

Date of Birth: July 20, 2004

Nationality: Filipino

Sex: Male

Address: Brgy Caballero Palayan City Nueva Ecija

Email Address: cjgose2000@gmail.com

Mobile Phone: 09669103340

Educational Background

1. Palayan City National High School, Senior High School,

Atate Palayan City S.Y 2020-2022

2. Palayan City National High School, Junior High School,

Atate Palayan City S.Y 2016-2020

3. Palayan City Central School, Caballero Palayan City

Nueva

Ecija, S.Y 2015-2016

Family Background

Mother: Teresita Gose

Occupation: Housewife

Father: Ferdinand Gose

Occupation: Security Guard

Sibling/s: Desiree Joy Centeno, Precious Celina Gose

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CURICULUM VITAE

Personal Data

Full name: Del Mundo, Ian Carl,

Date of Birth: Oct 31, 2004

Nationality: Filipino

Sex: Male

Address: Brgy Kaingin, Bongabon Nueva Ecija

Email Address: naicarldelmundo@gmail.com

Mobile Phone: 09488610273

Educational Background

1. Palayan City National Senior High School, Atate, Palayan

City, Nueva Ecija S.Y 2020-2021

2. Bongabon National High School,Sinipit, Bongabon, Nueva

Ecija S.Y 2016-2020

3. Bongabon Central School, Social, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija

S.Y 2015-2016

Family Background

Mother: Maria Cristina Del Mundo

Occupation: Teacher

Father:

Sibling/s: Marc Angelo Del Mundo, Katrina Del Mundo, James

Matthew Del Mundo

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Data

Full name: Maralit, Mark Ruel, A.

Date of Birth: July 5, 2004

Nationality: Filipino

Sex: Male

Addresss: Brgy Imelda Valley Palayan City Nueva Ecija

Email Address: markruelandales@gmail.com

Mobile Phone: 09667469201

Educational Background

1. Palayan City National High School, Senior High School,

Atate Palayan City S.Y 2020-2022

2. Palayan City National High School, Junior High School,

Atate Palayan City S.Y 2016-2020

3. Imelda Valley Elementary School Palayan City

Family Background

Mother: Elsa Maralit

Occupation: Housewife

Father: Ruben Maralit

Occupation: Retired Army

Sibling/Siblings: Mark Joseph Maralit, Maria Criszel

Maralit