A study on cognitive function of adult clients with hypothyroidism in selected community and hospitals in Cavite
Date of Completion
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keywords
Hypothyroidism, Cognition
Abstract
This study utilizes a descriptive non-experimental research design and purposive sampling is applied. Modified-adapted questionnaire was subjected to testing of validity and reliability. The statistical treatments used were percentage distribution, mean, frequency, t-test and f-test (ANOVA). The study concluded that, 1) Most of the adult clients with hypothyroidism were within the age bracket of 20-30 and 41-50 years old, female, Catholic and had a monthly family income of Php10,000 and below; 2) The respondents have a low cognitive dysfunction; 3) There were no significant differences regarding the effects of hypothyroidism in the cognitive functions when the respondents were grouped according to age, gender, religion, educational attainment and monthly family income.
APA Citation
Naing, E., Sajorda, L. L., Panganiban, L. R., & Valdez, M. J. L. (2010). A study on cognitive function of adult clients with hypothyroidism in selected community and hospitals in Cavite. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bsn/519/