Factors affecting the health condition of street children in the province of Cavite

Date of Completion

2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Health Status, Homeless Youth

Abstract

The study utilized a quantitative descriptive type of research design using purposive sampling. One hundered (100) street children ranging from seven up to 12 years from Cavite were chosen as respondents. A self-made questionnaire was answered by the participants through a guided interview facilitated by the researchers. In data analysis, the statistical treatments used were frequency distribution, percentage, mean, f-test and t-test. The study concluded that, 1) Majority of the respondents were 11 to 12 years old, male, lives at home, have elementary level of education and were supported by parents; 2) The different factors have moderate effect in the health condition of street children; 3) There is no significant difference in the factors affecting the health condition of street children in terms of age and gender. However, there is a significant difference. The factors affecting the health condition of street children in terms of place of residence, educational attainment and support system.

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