The level of optimism of physically challenged adolescents at the Philippine Orthopedic Center

Date of Completion

2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Disabled Persons, Adolescents, Optimism

Abstract

The study utilized a non-experimental descriptive design in describing the level of optimism of the respondents. Using purposive sampling technique, the study comprised of 70 respondents, who are 12 to 20 years of age, are able to read and write, and with chronic physical disability which may be congenital in nature like spina bifida and club foot or acquired such as amputation of one or both lower extremities, osteomyelitis, Pott’s disease, osteosarcoma, and spinal cord injury. A 28-item self-made questionnaire was used to gather the demographic data and to measure how optimistic the respondents are. The questionnaire was subjected to validation by qualified faculty members of the College of Nursing and School of Midwifery. Statistical treatments used were frequency distribution, percentage, mean, f-test, ANOVA, t-test and Cronbach’s test for reliability. The study concluded that, 1) Majority of the physically challenged adolescents at the Philippine Orthopedic Center were 18 to 20 years old, male, high school level, Catholic, supported by their parents and had an acquired type of disability; 2) The physically challenged adolescents at the Philippine Orthopedic Center have high level of optimism; 3) There was a significant difference in the level of optimism of physically challenged adolescents at the Philippine Orthopedic Center when grouped according to nature of disability. However, there were no significant differences in the level of optimism when grouped according to age, gender, educational attainment, primary provider of support and religion.

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