Chapter I

THE PROBLEM

Introduction

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11,

2020, when infections and deaths began to increase exponentially worldwide. The novel

coronavirus virus, now known as COVID-19, first erupted in December 2019 in Chinese

territory, particularly in Wuhan, China. The impact of this dreadful disease on jobs, the

economy, and the personal lives of people globally was unprecedented. This novel virus's

exponential effect has caused large-scale closing of economies, loss of employment,

uncomfortable living adjustments, and the untimely death of loved ones. The highly infectious

respiratory disease has reached more than 200 countries, hence its pandemic status (WHO,

2020).

Healthcare workers, at the core of the unrivaled emergency of Coronavirus, will be facing

unprecedent demands, both professionally and personally, in efforts to manage a disease with

unclear pathology, no cure, and a high mortality rate. They will be obliged to make difficult

ethical decisions and function professionally under conditions of fear for themselves and their

loved ones. An estimated 230,000 cases worldwide of the said virus were healthcare workers

who contracted the disease while performing their duties caring for those afflicted with COVID-

19 (International Council of Nurses, 2020).

COVID-19 has been proven to be a lethal disease in a short period of time, posing a

major threat to the Philippines' health and economy. COVID-19's introduction might put

unprecedented strain on the country's health-care system, posing a variety of issues for nursing,
perhaps harming nurses' job performance and mental health, and even putting lives in danger.

(Lu et al., 2020; Maben & Bridges, 2020; Mo et al., 2020).

In a study among medical care workers in a Taiwan hospital during the outbreak of

SARS, 5% suffered from an autism spectrum disorder (Lin et al., 2004). Given the magnitude of

pandemic of COVID-19 and the stress undergone by the medical care workers, adverse

psychological outcomes will be expected to occur among them, especially those on the front

line. Up to now, little is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical care

workers in the most severely affected countries.

This study can raise awareness that these events will have significant short-term and

long-term effects on the healthcare workers. By understanding the outcomes cause by an

outbreak on medical care workers and studying the mechanism underneath, effective intervention

and treatment will be developed and will be provided to the population, hence, to improve their

wellbeing.

The study aims to investigate the presence of adverse wellbeing outcomes experience by

medical care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak and assess the factors, to better understand
the suffering of medical care workers and provide clues of developing intervention to alleviate

the wellbeing hazards of the healthcare worker’s population.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the impact of COVID-19 to the Nurses of Sultan Kudarat

Provincial Hospital. Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the of healthcare workers in terms of:

1.1 Age;

1.2 Gender;

1.3 Monthly Salary?

2. What is the impact of COVID-19 to the healthcare workers in terms of

their:

2.1 Occupational wellbeing;

2.2 Physical wellbeing;

2.3 Intellectual wellbeing;

2.4 Emotional wellbeing;

2.5 Social wellbeing;

2.6 Spiritual wellbeing?

3. Based on the findings, what possible program can be developed after the conduct of research?
Significance of the Study

The result of the study may provide information and give significant contributions to the

following people:

Students. The study may contribute to their acquisition of knowledge about healthcare

workers in the society. It may also raise awareness regarding the situation of the healthcare

workers in this time of pandemic.

Nurses. They can gain support from others. Individuals may be provided with effective

intervention and treatment that will improve their wellbeing.

Administration of DJPR Hospital. This study would be very significant to evaluate and

monitor the performance of the health institution and to transform evaluation to the assistance

needed by the personnel.

Future Researchers. This study will assist the researchers who share the same curiosities

with data and information that can help them conduct their own research and help provide them

additional knowledge and background about healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.

Scope and Delimitations

The general intent of this study is to determine the impact of COVID-19 to the nurses of

Sultan Kudarat. Through purposive sampling our respondents are ten nurses from Sultan Kudarat

Provincial Hospital who are working on COVID-19 cases. The said respondents will represent the

whole population of healthcare workers of the Province. The questionnaire that the researchers will

be utilizing for gathering the data is adapted from a survey

from Tiny Pulse with statements about the dimensions of an employee’s health and wellness.

The findings of the study will be based on the respondents’ answer to the given questionnaire.

Definition of Terms:

The following terms are operationally and conceptually defined accordingly on how

they are used in the study.

Impact. Impact implies changes in people’s lives. This might include changes in

knowledge, skill, behavior, health or living conditions for children, adults, families, or

communities. Such changes can be positive or negative effects on identifiable population groups.

These effects can be economic, socio-cultural, institutional, environmental, technological or of

other types (United Nation, 2020). In this study, impact refers to the effect or the result of the

pandemic to a given population, specifically healthcare workers.

COVID-19. It is a virus that can cause respiratory illness, originated in Wuhan, China. It

causes mild symptoms including dry cough, tiredness, and fever. Other mild symptoms include

aches and pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, or diarrhea (WHO, 2020). In this

study, COVID-19 refers to the disease that may cause negative health outcomes to healthcare

workers. A disease that may cause stress and other mental health outcomes to the healthcare

workers.

Healthcare Workers. Are people whose job is to protect and improve the health of their

communities. Together these health workers, in all their diversity, make up the global health

workforce (WHO, 2016). In this study, healthcare workers refer to be the front lines of the nation

that fights against this deadly pandemic where healthcare personnel’s race and ethnicity,
underlying health conditions, occupation type, and job setting can contribute to their risk of

acquiring COVID-19 and experiencing severe outcomes, including death.

Occupational Wellbeing. The ability to pursue your professional goals in an environment

that is stimulating, supportive, and enriching (Sinclair, J., 2021). In this study, occupational

wellbeing is used to assess all aspects of the working life of our respondents. We will be

assessing the quality and safety of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their

work, their working environment, the climate at work and work organization during the Covid-

19 pandemic.

Physical Wellbeing. Relates to our physical health including our sleep, hygiene, nutrition,

and exercise (Sinclair, J., 2021). In this study, physical wellbeing is used to assess is the ability

of our respondents to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows them to get the most out of

their daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress and practice positive lifestyle habits

in these times of pandemic.

Intellectual Wellbeing. Means striving toward good mental health, continued

intellectual growth, and creativity in life. This includes continued learning and practicing

problem solving (Aquinas College, 2019). In this study, intellectual wellbeing is used to assess

the things that involves respondents in striving for their continued growth and learning to deal

with new challenges effectively particularly this pandemic.

Emotional Wellbeing. Is the ability to safely express or manage your emotions, as well as

generate positive emotions (Sinclair, J., 2021). In this study, emotional wellbeing is used to assess

the ability of our respondents to produce positive emotions, moods, thoughts, and feelings,
and adapt when confronted with adversity and stressful situations such as the Covid-19

pandemic.

Social Wellbeing. Is defined as the sharing, developing, and sustaining of meaningful

relationships with others (Sinclair, J., 2021). In this study, social wellbeing is used to assess our

respondent’s ability to make and maintain meaningful positive relationships and regular contact

with other people in our surroundings despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Spiritual Wellbeing. Being connected to something greater than yourself and having a set

of values, principles, morals, and beliefs that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to life,

then using those principles to guide your actions (Smith, E., 2016). In this study, spiritual

wellbeing is used to assess the ability of our respondents to experience and integrate meaning

and purpose in life through a person's connectedness with self, others art, music, literature,

nature, or a power greater than oneself during this Covid-19 pandemic.

 Chapter II

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the conceptual framework which provides a schematic presentation

of the concepts involved in the study and provides an overview of knowledge gathered from

previous research on the impact of COVID-19.

Conceptual Framework

According to Sitko, NJ (2013), a conceptual Framework is a structure or outline of

concepts, assumptions, anticipation, viewpoint, and theories that supports and informs about

your research. Figure 1 shows the conceptual framework on the Impact of COVID-19 to the

Nurses of Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital. It also presents the possible solution or outcome

that the researchers developed after finding out the results of the study conducted, which is to be

done at a certain period.

 ASSESSING INITIATE
IMPACT OF THE IMPACT EFFECTIVE
COVID-19 TO OF COVID-19 INTERVENTION
THE AND AND STRATEGIES
NURSES OF BRINGING UP TO ALLEVIATE
SULTAN DISCUSSIONS WELLBEING
KUDARAT TO MANDATE HAZARDS TO OUR
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS. HEALTHCARE
HOSPITAL. WORKERS

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

Related Literatures

The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently a threat to the global health in an

unprecedented manner. Nepal, a South Asian country, is no exception and is affected by the outbreak

with overwhelming effects on its economy and health system. Inadequate precautionary measures

were significantly associated with higher odds of anxiety and depression symptoms among health

workers. Lack of precautionary measures including PPE can lead to compromised working

conditions, a sense of insecurity and increased exposure to infections (British Medical Journal,

2020), lack of a proper sense of protection among health workers might increase their psychological

distress and affect their mental well-being. Three out of four health workers reporting inadequate

precautionary measures in the workplace in the study reflects the vulnerability of health workers in

Nepal to COVID-19 infections (Khanal, P. et.al, 2020).

Singapore raised its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition alert to “orange,” the

second highest level. With this, health care workers including “medical” (physicians, nurses)

and “nonmedical” personnel (allied health professionals, pharmacists) in Singapore are likely to

develop psychological problems such as depression, stress, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress

disorder (PTSD) due to the infectious disease outbreak. With the five hundred invited health

care workers who had been chosen to participate in this study, it showed that the prevalence of

anxiety was higher among nonmedical health care workers compared to the medical personnel

(ACP Journals, 2020).

The rate of distress among healthcare workers is known to be higher as compared to the

general population (Al-Rabiaah et al., 2020). Similarly, during the COVID-19 pandemic,

healthcare workers in China reported high frequency symptoms of depression, anxiety, and

distress (50.4%, 44.6%, and 71.5% respectively), especially nurses, women, and frontline
workers directly engage in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with COVID-19 (Lai et

al., 2020).

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has plagued the Middle

East since it was first reported in 2012. In Saudi Arabia, the infection prevention and control

measures applied to MERS CoV were adapted in our institution for COVID-19, however

healthcare workers had significantly higher anxiety scores from COVID-19 compared to MERS-

CoV and seasonal influenza. This higher degree of stress was probably since COVID-19 is a

new emerging virus with uncertain contagiousness, rapidity of spread and degree of information

associated with it (Barry, M. et.al, 2020).

The findings suggest that a greater risk of psychological problems may be associated with

receiving negative information about the pandemic. Participation in front-line work appears to be

an important risk factor for anxiety, insomnia, and overall psychological problems. Moreover,

depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress might persist even after such a crisis is over

(Brooks, S. et.al, 2018) and might exceed the consequences of the pandemic itself (Bao, Y. et.al,

2020).

Man is a social animal, social relations and interactions are necessary to his existence.

The novel Corona virus and the containment measures posed a challenge to the interpersonal and

community interactions that with the social distancing measures and isolation, these social

relations became severely impacted. From the human existence, these social connections,

interactions, and relations have become integral into our life. So, if there is an absence of such

connection, leads to stressful states of loneliness, anxiety, depression, mental disorders, health

hazards, and many other issues which impact the life of the individual and the collective society

(Singh J., 2020).

 As of May 6, 2020, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center had reported
3 689 887 confirmed cases involving 187 countries worldwide, with 258 160 deaths. Data from

Italy revealed that up to 20% of health care workers were potentially infected (2020), and as of

April 29, 2020, a total of 154 Italian doctors had succumbed (FNOMCeO, 2021). According to

International Head and Neck Scientific Group, surgeons dealing with the upper aerodigestive

tract were found to be equally at risk as their counterparts in the emergency room, general ward,

and intensive care units (2020). It is notable that the first health care workers to succumb of

COVID‐19 complications in China, and the United Kingdom were both otorhinolaryngologists

surgeons (Chan, J., The Guardian, 2020).

Importance should be given to the social and practical factors associated with living
through the social‐isolation response to the pandemic. Several facets are adversely impacted

including socialization with friends and family, regular engagement in leisure activities and

procurement of sustenance and other essential items. Fundamentally, there is a detrimental

impact on the freedom of movement and a risk of increased anxiety about the health and safety

of friends and family. These factors, when consolidated, may affect the surgeon's ability to

manage stress daily. As normal service resumes, there is a potential for a surge in referrals of

the “worried well” group, leading to increased demand on services and further work stress

(Balasubramanian, A. et.al, 2020).

Mental health consequences of epidemics relate more to the sequelae of the disease itself

than to social distancing. However, large-scale disasters, whether, natural, or environmental, are

almost always accompanied by increases in depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD),

substance use disorder, a broad range of other mental and behavioral disorders, domestic

violence, and child abuse (Neria, Y. et. al, 2008). For example, 5% of the population affected by
Hurricane Ike in 2008 met the criteria for major depressive disorder in the month after the

hurricane; 1 out of 10 adults in New York City showed signs of the disorder in the month

following the 9/11 attacks (Tracy, M., et. al). And almost 25% of New Yorkers reported

increased alcohol use after the attacks (Vlahov, D., 2003). Communities affected by the

Deepwater Horizon oil spill showed signs of clinically significant depression and anxiety

(Grattan, L. et. al, 2011). The SARS epidemic was also associated with increases in PTSD,

stress, and psychological distress in patients and clinicians (Lee, A. et.al, 2007). For such events,

the impact on mental health can occur in the immediate aftermath and then persist over long time

periods.

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 Chapter III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design of the whole study, discusses the general

procedures, materials, subjects of the study, data gathering techniques, and statistical tools used

in finding data to answer the problem.

Research Design

Figure 2 presents the research design of the study. To gather the data, researchers will be

using survey questionnaire. The researchers will be utilizing a quantitative study through a form

of giving the participants five-point Likert scale questionnaires. Inferential statistics will be used

since it will help researchers to summarize and generalize the data and to come up with a result.

The study seeks to describe the status of healthcare workers this pandemic. This research was

designed to provide systematic information about the current phenomenon and likely to develop

a hypothesis after collecting the data. The analysis and synthesis of the data provide the test of

the hypothesis.

The questionnaire gathers the demographic profile of the respondents namely: age,

gender, and monthly salary. The questionnaire is divided into two parts wherein part one will be

used to assess the healthcare workers’ demographic characteristics and part two will be used to

assess the impact of COVID-19 to the wellbeing of the said workers. There are 101 questions all

in all. The data that will be gathered from the answers of the respondents will be interpreted and

analyzed by the researchers and will be used to formulate recommendations.

 IMPACT OF COVID-19 TO THE NURSES OF
SULTAN KUDARAT PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL

Respondent’s Profile Quantitative Research Design

Age Locale of the Study

Gender Isulan, Sultan Kudarat

Respondents of the Study

Monthly Salary

Ten Nurses
Impact
Research Instrument
Occupational Wellbeing
Survey Questionnaire
Physical Wellbeing
Data Gathering

Intellectual Wellbeing Questionnaires

Emotional Wellbeing Data Analysis

Social Wellbeing Descriptive and Inferential

Interpretation of Data
Spiritual Wellbeing

Strategies or Possible Programs

Initiate effective intervention and strategies to

alleviate wellbeing hazards to our healthcare workers.

Figure 2. Research Design

Locale of the study

The proposed study will be conducted in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat which is considered as

one of the municipalities whose healthcare workers are probably impacted by the COVID-19

pandemic, but due to COVID-19 restrictions around the city and to combat the spread of the

virus, the data gathering will be conducted through online.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study are ten nurses from Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital

selected through purposive sampling. The selected respondents will be the representative of

all the healthcare workers in the mentioned municipality.

Sampling Technique

The sampling technique use by this study is the purposive sampling in which researchers

rely on their own judgment when choosing members of the population to participate in their

study. The sample size is from a large population; out of the thirty nurses in Sultan Kudarat

Provincial Hospital we purposely pick one team who has ten members.

Statistical Tools/Treatment

Inferential statistics will be the statistical treatment to be used and survey questionnaire

as a statistical tool to be given to the chosen nurses who is probably affected by COVID-19 in

Sultan Kudarat. This will be used to find out variations and different dimensions about the

impact of the virus to the healthcare workers. This will provide simple summaries about the

sample, measures, basic information about variables in a dataset and highlight potential results in

variables and may able researchers to make generalization about the population. The statements
from the research instrument that will be use was adapted from a website online called Tiny

Pulse wherein the statements are about the dimension of an employee’s health and wellness. The

questionnaire that the researchers prepared will be used to assess the healthcare workers’

demographic characteristics, attitude toward COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare workers’

personal health. The survey includes identification of factors associated with the different

dimensions of one’s wellbeing in COVID-19 response.

Data Gathering Procedure

Before conducting the survey, the researchers prepared questionnaires as their research

instrument for gathering data. The researchers prepared demographics questions and occupational

wellbeing, physical wellbeing, intellectual wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, social wellbeing, and

spiritual wellbeing statements that would likely to answer the statement of the problem of this study.

Afterwards, the researchers will write a consent letter to ask permission to conduct the study to

those chosen respondents. This will be checked and signed by the research adviser. After the

approval, handing out the survey questionnaires will follow. The validated questionnaires will be

given online to the respondents and given an hour for them to answer.

After conducting the survey, the research will be applying the statistical treatment. All

the information that will be gathered, will be compiled, and analyzed systematically by the

researchers. To summarize the data, we use several statistical summary measures such as mean,

median, standard deviation, and percentages depending upon the variability in each of the

variables. Descriptive statistics is followed by inferential statistics dealing with generalization of

the sample results to the population. Interpretation and analysis of the data that the researchers

will be gathering will soon follow. Recommendations will be formulated after analyzing and

interpreting the findings of the study.

Greetings!

You are invited to participate in our research survey. We know that the pandemic has

truly brought great effects on our world, especially on our healthcare workers. The purpose of

this questionnaire is to capture feedback about the impact of COVID-19 to the nurses of Sultan

Kudarat Provincial Hospital. The completion of this questionnaire will take approximately 1

hour.

Please take some moments to reflect on each question addressed and try to be sincere as

possible. Your answers will remain confidential, and they will be only used in finding ways to

develop strategies or possible programs for healthcare workers in the future. Thank you for your

cooperation!

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What is your monthly salary?

In answering the survey questionnaire please be guided by the following:

Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

Disagree

1 2 3 4 5
 OCCUPATIONAL WELLBEING - Relates to all aspects of working life, from the quality and safety
of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their work, their working environment, the
climate at work and work organization
1 2 3 4 5
I feel safe in my work environment.

I have positive working environment at work.

I have enough resources that I need during this pandemic.

I feel comfortable with my workplace.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are available at my

primary institution
I had some problems with my daily work due to my
environment.
I have personally dealt with a known or suspected COVID-
19 patient.
The temperature in my work area allows me to be
comfortable and to concentrate.
The level of lighting in my work area allows me to have
visual comfort when taking my class.
I see the importance of contributing towards making my
environment safer and healthier place.
I often feel that I have little control over my safety.

I feel that I live in a stressful environment.

I take time to appreciate my surroundings.

I have been given training to handle known or suspected

cases of COVID-19.
Experience being bullied or harassed at work.

Incidents and accidents are investigated quickly in order to

improve workplace health and safety.
I know how to perform my job in a safe manner.

I am clear about my rights and responsibilities in relation to

workplace health and safety.
I have enough time to complete my work tasks safely.
I feel free to voice concerns or make suggestions about
workplace health and safety at my job.
Stand for more than 2 hours in a row.

Work in a bent, twisted, or awkward work posture.

I get personal satisfaction and enrichment from work.

I am content with where I am in my career.

My work is personally satisfying.

My workload is manageable.

I get personal satisfaction and enrichment from work.

I feel insecure about exercising my profession.

I feel that my current job interferes with other aspects

of my life.
PHYSICAL WELLBEING - The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get the
most out of our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress and practice positive lifestyle
habits.
1 2 3 4 5

I feel more conscious about my physical appearance.

(Weight, grooming and etc.)
I have the energy to do workloads every day.

I am indulging in any substance abuse

(alcohol/drugs/smoking) during this period of pandemic. I
get enough sleep and feel vibrant throughout the day.

I am confident that I can maintain a nutritious diet.

I engage in flexibility exercise/stretching.

I am confident that I can exercise regularly.

I listen to my body; when there is something wrong, I seek

needed assistance.
I protect myself and others from getting ill specially this
time of pandemic (e.g., wash my hands, sanitizing, cover
my cough, etc.)
I am satisfied with my physical health these days.

I feel physically exhausted during this situation.

I have an inactive (couch potato) lifestyle.

I am eating too little.

I am eating excessively.

I feel easily worn out these days.

INTELLECTUAL WELLBEING - Involves striving for continued growth and learning to deal with new
challenges effectively.
1 2 3 4 5

I can fully concentrate with my daily activities.

I experience no difficulties in solving any problems this

pandemic.
I can handle the stress of being quarantined.

I motivate myself by imaging a good outcome to tasks I

take on in the current situation.
I am intellectually stimulated by my work and non-work
activities this pandemic.
I keep informed about social, political and/or current issues.

I seek personal growth by learning new skills.

Good or bad, I believe that most things happen for a reason.

I can make unpopular or difficult decisions that affect other

people.
I have a positive mindset in dealing with challenges during
this COVID-19 pandemic.
I feel that my mental health interferes with my personal
relationships.
Other things about the pandemic kept making me think
about it.
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING - The ability to produce positive emotions, moods, thoughts, and feelings, and
adapt when confronted with adversity and stressful situations.
1 2 3 4 5

I have been confident about my ability to handle my

problems related to the pandemic.

I have felt optimistic that things are going well with the
pandemic.
I have felt that I have everything under control in relation to
the pandemic.
I expect that I will do well on most things I try.

I feel that I can cope with my daily stress.

I can appropriately express my feelings.

I can appropriately manage my feelings.

I feel emotionally strong and resilient.

I feel easily irritated or becoming easily angry.

I feel isolated, lonely, lost, or abandoned.

I always feel worried about my safety and other’s safety.

I feel unappreciated or misunderstood.

I use relaxation techniques to manage stress during the

corona virus pandemic.
I feel emotionally drained often.

I feel like I don’t have a sense of direction in life.

At times I feel as if I am a failure.

I feel hopeless in the present situation.

I feel depressed and anxious during the pandemic.

I find it difficult to calm down quickly when very upset.

I find it hard to describe how they feel deep down.

SOCIAL WELLBEING - Refers to our ability to make and maintain meaningful positive relationships and
regular contact with other people in our surroundings.
1 2 3 4 5

I have enough people I feel comfortable asking for help at

any time.
I communicate effectively with others, share my views and
listen to those of others.
I can balance personal time and social time during
quarantine.
I feel a sense of belonging in a community.
I feel supported by my family.

I have a strong social network.

I feel that I am a person who other people like to be around.

I participate in a variety of social activities.

I have someone I can talk to about my private feelings.

SPIRITUAL WELLBEING - The ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in life through a
person's connectedness with self, others art, music, literature, nature, or a power greater than oneself.
1 2 3 4 5

I don’t know who I am, where I came from, or where I

am going.
I haven’t found my life’s purpose yet.

I am far from understanding the meaning of life.

In this world, I don’t know where I fit in.

There is a great void in my life at this time.

I engage in self-reflection.

I have found a balance between meeting my needs and

those of others.
I make time for meditation at home.

I look forward to spending time with God in prayer daily.

I feel more connected with God in this time of pandemic.

I feel a deep need for God's grace every day.

I look forward in attending the online worship service every

week.
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 Appendix A
Informed Consent

Impact of Covid-19 to the Nurses

of Dr. Jorge P. Royeca Hospital

Researchers:
Karel P. Navarro

Shella Mae P. Akmad

Jude Howard A. Devaras

Marc Annilov E. Tangaro

Erika Margarette Cortes

Jhondolf Lorenz Johnson

Cindy Restle Mustapha

John Lee C. Lariosa

Carlos A. Mosqueda

Research Adviser:

Reynaldo A. Tolete, Jr

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University

Integrated Basic Education Department

Labangal, General Santos City

Purpose of the Study

This study aims to determine the Impact of COVID-19 to the Nurses of Dr. Jorge P. Royeca

Hospital. Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the of healthcare workers in terms

of: 1.1 Age;

1.2 Gender;

1.3 Monthly salary?

2. What is the impact of COVID-19 to the healthcare workers in terms of

their: 2.1 Occupational wellbeing;

2.2 Physical wellbeing;

2.3 Intellectual wellbeing;

2.4 Emotional wellbeing;

2.5 Social wellbeing;

2.6 Spiritual wellbeing?

3. Based on the findings, what possible program can be developed after the conduct of research?
Procedures

You will be given questionnaires by the researchers using a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaires

to gather ample information in obtaining their goal which is to determine the Impact of Covid-19

to the Healthcare Workers in General Santos City.

1. A questionnaire will be given by the researchers.

2. You will be asked to answer all the questions with all the honesty.

Time

1 hour

Benefits

The findings of this research will benefit our community. The study will be essential to

everyone in the society, specifically those healthcare workers who are experiencing problems

throughout the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Financial Considerations

No additional cost, on your part, is required in your involvement in this study.

Confidentiality

Your identity in this study will be treated with utmost confidentiality. Responses will remain

anonymous. The results of the study or any other related data may be published for scientific

purposes, but your name will not be mentioned as well as any identifiable references to you.
Termination of Research Study

It is up to you whether you want to take part in this study or not. There is no penalty for

choosing not to participate. You will receive all the important information that was obtained in

the course of this study and that relates to or could influence your willingness to continue

participating. In the event that you discontinue your participation in the study, you will not be

paid or billed for any amount.

Available sources of Information

Any further questions or concerns about the study you may contact the following

researchers. Karel P. Navarro

Mobile number: 0977 138 2831

Email Address: navarrokarel@nddu.edu.ph

Authorization

I have read and understand this statement of consent and consent to participate in this research

study. I know that I will receive a copy of this form. I choose to participate voluntarily, but I

understand that my consent does not remove any legal rights in the event of negligence or other

legal negligence on the part of anyone involved in this study. I am also aware that nothing in this

statement of consent is intended to supersede applicable laws.

Participants Signature over Printed Name

 Appendix B
Letter for the Validator

Purok 10, Phase 2 Mangga Avenue

Brgy. Apopong, General Santos City

October 2021

To whom it may concern:

Greetings of Peace and Love from St. Marcellin!

We, the Grade 12 STEM students of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University - Integrated Basic
Education Department Espina Campus are currently working on our research study in Practical
Research, entitled “IMPACT OF COVID-19 TO THE NURSES OF DR. JORGE P.
ROYECA HOSPITAL OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY”. This study aims to determine the
Impact of Covid-19, to the wellbeing of healthcare workers of the said city. With your expertise,
we are humbly asking for permission to validate our attached guide questions that will be asked
by us, the researchers to our respondents.

We are looking forward that our request would merit your positive response. Thank you and may
God bless you.

In Notre Dame,

KAREL P. NAVARRO
Research Leader

Noted by:

BR. ERNIE G. SENTINA, FMS

Principal

Validated by: ____________________________

Printed name and Signature
 Appendix C
Revision Matrix

NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY

Labangal, General Santos City

Title: IMPACT OF COVID-19 TO THE NURSES

OF DR. JORGE P. ROYECA HOSPITAL
Proponent:SHELLA MAE P. AKMAD CARLOS MORRESH A. MOSQUEDA

ERIKA MARGARETTE COTES CINDY RESTLE MUSTAPHA

JUDE A. HOWARD DEVARS KAREL P. NAVARRO

JHONDOLF LORENZ JHONSON MARC ANNILOV E. TANGARO

JOHN LEE C. LARIOSA

REVISION MATRIX FORM

Comments and Suggestions Action Taken Page No.

“Rephrase paragraph three.” Reviewed the statement and 1-2

rephrased it.
“Add cases/statistics of health workers Added statistics from articles online
who suffer from this traumatic about experiences of health workers 2
pandemic.” in this pandemic.
“What is the current scenario/situation Enumerated situations of healthcare 3
of the healthcare workers?” workers in the present time.
“Review your SOP. Your SOP does not Revisited our SOP and revised it in 4
answer the main problem.” which it will answer our main
problem.
“Who are these healthcare workers?” Listed healthcare workers including 5
doctors, nurses, etc.
“Transfer your Conceptual Framework Edited and transferred our 8
after Chapter II.” Concpetual Framework.

34 | I m p a c t of COVID-19 to the Nurses of Dr. Jorge P. Royeca Hospital

 “Follow the format for the heading.”
“Add a proponent of your research
design.”
“Describe the procedure in a descriptive
way.”
“Attach the adapted questionnaire.”
Reviewed and edited the heading 8
according to the right format.
Added statements about our 12
proposed research design
(Quantitative Research)
Stated the procedure in a more 15
descriptive way.
Attached the survey questionnaire. 16

Prepared by: Noted by:

Karel P. Navarro Reynaldo Tolete Jr.

Researcher Research Adviser