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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

Rationale

According to the office on smoking and health, the National Centre for Chronic

Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Karen Hacker,2019), E-cigarettes contain

nicotine, which has known health effects. One of the effects of e-cigarettes is that it can

harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early 20’s. besides

nicotine, e-cigarette also contains other harmful substances that cause danger to the

body which includes cancer-causing chemicals and tiny particles that can harm the

lungs. However, e-cigarettes generally contain fewer harmful chemicals than smoke

from burned tobacco products.

Senior high school is a new curriculum in the Philippines. There are also lots of

changes that are occurring. Many students nowadays are easily influenced by peer

pressure due to having many friends from school or even outside the school. Senior

high school students in Holy Name University are increasing consistently and majority of

these students are engaged to many vices especially using e-cigarettes for some

reasons like occasions, boredom, depression, and etc. For young people, using these

products may actually lead to more harm in the long run. (Dunbar, 2018). From those

who use the devices (e-cigarettes),9% said they used one at least 20 days a month

when they were surveyed as teens. By young adulthood, more than a quarter 26%
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needs to be considered on the study, the FDA says it will soon release data that shows

a “Substantial increase” in youth using e-cigarettes on the year, 2016 that on the year

2017.

However, this major problem also has a very big impact or consequences that

will occur anytime to a senior high school student who does this, even though students

know the different effects of e-cigarettes they would still use it for the sake of fun.

Having this kind of topic makes the researchers even more knowledgeable of what are

the perceptions to senior high school students of Holy Name University.

Given the rapid increase in e-cigarette use, it is important to understand factors

that may contribute to their initiation and maintenance. Because gender differences in

tobacco use, product preferences, and expectancies are well established, similar

gender differences may exist with e-cigarettes (Duque III, 2019). The aim of this study

was to know the perceptions of the male and female towards the use of e-cigarettes.

The researchers found sex differences in type of e-cigarette used, flavors used,

nicotine dosage, source of information about e-cigarettes, place of purchase, and use of

e-cigarettes where smoking is prohibited. In addition, males were more likely to report

initiating e-cigarette use to quit smoking due to health concerns, whereas females were

more likely to report initiation based on recommendations from family and friends. Males

reported higher attributions for maintenance of e-cigarette use related to positive

reinforcement, whereas females reported higher negative reinforcement attributions

(stress reduction or mood management). Males also reported greater addiction-related

e-cigarette expectancy than females (Pineiro et.al, 2018).

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In this study, the researchers surveyed the perceptions on the use of e-cigarettes

to senior high school students in Holy Name University. The researchers examined

whether the senior high school students believed that their perceptions were affected by

the use of e-cigarettes, because people nowadays especially minors in senior high

school students of Holy Name University Basic Education Department, boys and girls

have already experienced using e-cigarettes. They used different kinds of e-cigarettes

with different kinds of e-liquid that contains different amount of nicotine that is highly

addictive substance.

Theoretical Background

Many arguments have been made proposing theories to explain the factors with

awareness, experimentation, and use of tobacco and drugs. The gateway, social

marketing, and social cognitive theories are some of the theories that have emerged in

debates about tobacco use including electronic cigarettes. Gateway theory originated

from the notion of a ‘gateway drug” and has been applied in the arguments that e-

cigarettes may lead to nicotine dependence and use of other tobacco products.

Social marketing theory was established through the application of marketing

principles and strategies into the social issues and health problems. However, social

marketing strategies have been used by tobacco companies to promote and advertise

their products to adolescents and adults. Social cognitive theory was identified as an

extension of Social Learning Theory and often emerged in tobacco arguments

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emphasizing the link between peer and parents smoking and adolescent use of

tobacco. The Gateway Theory is known as “gateway hypothesis” and suggests “certain

drug acts as a gateway to the usage of other drugs” (Bell & Keane, 2014). This notion

has been used in discussion of variety of substances involving cigarettes, alcohol, and

drugs.

The origin of the gateway lie in “stepping stone theory” which highlights that drug

users increase their risk of involvement and progress to the others, more serious drugs.

The gateway theory also represents the convergence of Kandel’s stage of progression

(1975) and dupont’s gateway drug models (1984). Kandel referenced two longitudinal

cohort studies of New York high school students and suggested that adolescent drug

use has four distinct stages: adolescents use of beer and wine, proceeding to hard

liquor and cigarettes, progressing to marijuana, and increasing the likelihood of using

other illicit drugs. DuPont’s gateway drug theory emphasized a vulnerability to drug use,

the dangers of safe seeming drugs, the role of addiction and harder drug use, and the

use of gateway drugs (Bell & Keane). The gateway theory reemerged in the discussion

of e-cigarettes with the concern about their potential as a gateway to nicotine

dependence in young adolescents.

Despite the lack of research on e-cigarettes safety and efficiency for smoking cessation,

or as substitutes for smoking, empirical research shows that awareness and

experimentation with e-cigarettes among both smoking and non-smoking young

adolescents and adults are on the rise. Findings suggest that e-cigarette use may lead

to lifelong nicotine dependence and subsequent use of conventional cigarettes and

other tobacco products. The pattern of e-cigarettes and cigarettes usage indicates a
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chain reaction of ‘awareness of e-cigarettes experimentation with e-cigarettes nicotine

dependence smoking” (Bell & Keane, 2014). There were no statistical significant

differences between the people who were followed up and those who were lost from the

original study according to sex, age and educational level (Sanchez et.al 2014). Pokhrel

et.al (2019) states that young adults (males and/or females) do not like using e-

cigarettes due to poor “smoking” experience, excess use/addiction, negative health

consequences, high expenditure and negative social consequences.

The first electronic cigarettes were created by an American engineer, Herbert A

Gilbert in 1963. The objectives of his invention were to provide a safe and harmless

method of smoking by replacing burning tobacco with heated, moist, flavored air. A

smokeless non-tobacco cigarette consisted of an internal tube, a flavor cartridge,

heated in the tube, a tubular line, an internal wall to produce turbulence between and

heating and tubular liner, and a mouth-piece.(Bell & Keane, 2012; Cummings et

al.,2014; Foulds, Veldheer, & Berg, 2011; & Kim,2014). His electronic cigarettes were

introduced in China as an aid for smoking cessation and replacement of traditional

cigarettes in 2004. Ruyan, a Chinese electronic company, sold e cigarettes over the

internet and exported them to retail establishments in Europe and in the United States

(Cummings et al, 2018). the company received its first international patent in 2007 (Bell

& Keane, 2012)

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery

systems (ENDS), are battery-operated devices that deliver in inhalable nicotine vapor to

users without burning tobacco (Ayers, Ribisl, & Brownstein, 2011; Etter et al., 2011).

While there are many different kinds of e-cigarette devices on the market, including
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disposable e-cigarettes, the original electronic cigarettes consisted of three main

components: a cartridge, an atomizer, and a battery (Tanski & Sargent, 2014;

Trtchounian et al., 2010 ; Worsley, Jones, & Marshman, 2014).

An experimental study among e-cigarette and tobacco smokers found that active

and passive e-cigarette smoking did not affect markers of blood cell counts where active

cigarette smoking and passive cigarette smoking increased circulating white blood cells

(Flouris et al., 2012). Systematic review of published studies related to the health effects

of e-cigarettes indicated that e-cigarettes aerosols, composed of water, propylene

glycol, glycerin, nicotine and flavorings, were associated with mouth and throat irritation,

dry cough at initial use, decreased fractional exhaled nitric oxide, increased respiratory

impedance and respiratory flow, and increased risk of asthma (CallahanLyon, 2014;

Vardavas et al., 2012).

People who vape might increase their odds of suffering a stroke, heart attack, or

heart disease, a new study suggests. The Federal survey data revealed that compared

with nonusers, people who use e-cigarettes have 71 percent higher risk of stroke, 59

percent higher risk of heart attack, and 40 percent higher risk of heart disease. E-

cigarette users also have double rate of smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes, the

researchers noted (Health Daily News, 2019)

Paul T. Harrel found gender differences in type of e-cigarette used, flavors used,

nicotine dosage, source of information about e-cigarettes, place of purchase, and use of

e-cigarettes where smoking is prohibited. In addition, males were more likely to report

initiating e-cigarette use to quit smoking due to health concerns, whereas females were
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more likely to report initiation based on recommendations from family and friends. Males

reported higher attributions for maintenance of e-cigarette use related to positive

reinforcement (enjoyment), whereas females reported higher negative reinforcement

attributions (stress reduction or mood management). Males reported more positive

expectancies about e-cigarettes, including taste, social facilitation, and energy, whereas

women rated e-cigarettes higher for weight control. Males also reported greater

addiction-related e-cigarette expectancy than females (Paul T. Harrel et al, 2015).

These researches relate to the study since they tackled about the different

effects of using e-cigarettes. The related literatures and studies contain important facts

that may support the study that is proposed. E-cigarettes as stated have many effects in

terms of sex and the kind of cigarettes they are using. The study aimed to find the

perception on the use of e-cigarettes among the male and female senior high school

students of Holy Name University.

Republic Act No. 9211, also known as the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, is an

omnibus law regulating smoking in public places, tobacco advertising, promotion and

sponsorship, and sales restrictions, among other requirements. The Inter-Agency

Tobacco-Committee issued Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Tobacco

Regulation Act of 2003. The Committee’s Implementing Rules and Regulations are

comprehensive and cover a broad range of topics on tobacco control. In addition to the

advertising, promotion and sponsorship provisions in Rep. Act No. 9211 and the

Implementing Rules and Regulations, the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Rep. Act

No. 7394) addresses false, deceptive, or misleading advertising in general. 

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The law classifies e-cigarettes as combination drugs and medical devices, and

not as tobacco products. As such, e-cigarettes must pass the FDA's evaluation before

the FDA issues a market authorization. It appears as though no manufacturer or

distributor has applied for FDA approval, and yet there are many products available on

the market. The use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in specific public places where smoking

is prohibited.
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Legal Basis
Theory
Republic Act 9211 or the
Theory of gateway drug Tobacco Regulation Act of
2003

Perceptions on the use of e-

cigarette

Males Females

Recommendations

FIGURE 1. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

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THE PROBLEM

Statement of the problem

The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of the Senior High

School students of Holy Name University towards the use of e-cigarettes.

Specifically, this study sought to answer the following:

1.What is the profile of the respondents in terms of sex?

2.What is the perception of the respondents towards the use of e-cigarettes?

3. Is there a significant difference in the perceptions of the respondents towards the

use of e-cigarettes in terms of sex?

Statement of the Null Hypothesis

There is no significant difference on the perception of the respondents on the use

of e-cigarettes in terms of sex.

Significance of the Study

The result of the study will be of great benefit to the following:

Students. This study will serve as a guide in knowing the perceptions of using e-

cigarettes.

Vape users. This will serve as an awareness for them on the impact of e-

cigarettes.
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Future Researchers. This will serve as a guide for them and be able to develop

further improvements.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The researchers conducted this study to know the perception of the Senior High

School students on the use of e-cigarettes. This study was only limited to the Grade 11

and Grade 12 students of Holy Name University. The respondents were limited to 20

males and 20 females.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design

The researchers used descriptive survey method. Descriptive method is

designed to facilitate in finding new truth. It aims to describe the nature of a particular

situation, as it exists at the time of the study. The researchers used descriptive method

in order to know the perception of the senior high school students on the use of e-

cigarettes.

Research Environment
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The researchers conducted their study in Holy Name University located at

Tagbilaran City in the province of Bohol. Holy Name University is a private institution

envisioned primarily to provide education to all levels. The only catholic university in the

province of Bohol.

Research Respondents

The respondents of this study were the Senior High School students of Holy

Name University S.Y. 2019-2020. The respondents of the study were composed of 20

students from Grade 11 and another 20 from Grade 12. The participants were chosen

by section on different grade levels.

Research Instrument

The main instrument used in gathering the data and information is a self-made

questionnaire. The researchers shared their ideas to obtain and come up with the

questionnaire.

The questionnaire is composed of 20 statements about the respondent’s

perceptions towards the use of e-cigarettes. The statements were answered through

Likert scale.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researchers wrote a letter to the principal’s office for permission. After the

permission was granted, the researchers proceeded in giving the 40 questionnaires to

the selected Grade 11 and Grade 12 senior high school students in their respective
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classrooms during their vacant time. After answering, the researchers collected the data

and recorded it.

Statistical Treatment

The students that were given questionnaires returned completely with the

respective answers on it. After completing the 40 students, data were at hand and tally

sheets were prepared. The data were recorded and computed to statistical treatment.

The following are the formulas used in the study to obtain the quantitative data.

Mean: The central value of a discrete set of numbers: specifically, the sum of the

values divided by the number of values.

x̄ = ∑x / N

Where; x̄ = Mean ∑x = the sum of x N = number of data

Weighted Mean: A mean where some values contribute more than others.

∑wx / ∑w

Where∑wx = Summation of the mean group multiplied by the corresponding weight.

∑w = Summation of the weighted values.

Percentage Value: A number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

P = (Observed value/ Total value) x 100

T- Test: The single sample t method tests a null hypothesis that the population

mean is equal to a specified value. If this value is zero (or not entered) then the

confidence interval for the sample mean is given.

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The test statistic is calculated as:

where x bar is the sample mean, s² is the sample variance, n is the sample size, and t is

a Student t quantile with n-1 degrees of freedom.

Definition of Terms

Perception. It is a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a

mental impression.

Electronic Cigarette. It is a device containing a nicotine-based liquid that is

vaporize and inhaled.

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CHAPTER II

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

The chapter contains the discussion of the data gathered through the

questionnaires answered by the selected Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students of Holy

Name University. Through the self-made questionnaires and the observations done by

the researchers to the respondents, the researchers did a group gathering outside the

school premises with the researchers themselves. The data were also sourced from the

said e-cigarette users were mostly students using during their leisure time. Data are

presented in tables, analysis, and interpreted based on findings.

Table 1. Perception of the female respondents towards the use of e-cigarettes

Weighted
Statement Description
mean
1 Using e-cigarettes helps you gain more friends. 1.65 Strongly Disagree
2 e-cigarettes calm you. 1.57 Strongly Disagree
3 Using e-cigarettes makes you dizzy 1.17 Strongly Disagree
4 E-cigarettes can cause lung problems 2.9 Agree
5 E-cigarettes can cause shortness of breath 1.8 Strongly Disagree
6 E-cigarettes can gain public attention 1.05 Strongly Disagree
7 The use of e-cigarettes has many negative effects 1.87 Disagree
8 Using e-cigarettes helps you escape smoking tobacco 1.6 Strongly Disagree
9 E-cigarettes is a waste of money 1.57 Strongly Disagree
10 E-cigarettes help you relieve stress 1.25 Strongly Disagree
11 Using e-cigarettes helps you escape your problems 1.35 Strongly Disagree
12 E c-cigarettes can affect your lung capacity 1.75 Strongly Disagree
13 E-cigarette make you look more attractive 1.35 Strongly Disagree
14 Using e-cigarettes makes you look cool 1.35 Strongly Disagree
15 Using e-cigarettes can develop creativity 1.7 Strongly Disagree
16 E-cigarettes is a waste of time `1.82 Disagree
17 Using e-cigarettes can cause addiction 1.7 Strongly Disagree
18 E-cigarettes helps you interact more on public 1.4 Strongly Disagree
19 E-cigarettes makes people think that a person is proud 1.4 Strongly Disagree
20 The use of e-cigarettes is safer than the use of tobacco
1.57 Strongly Disagree
cigarettes
Legend: 3.26-4.00 Strongly Agree 1.76-2.50 Disagree
2.51-3.25 Agree 1.00-1.75 Strongly Disagree
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Table 1 shows the female respondents on the use of e-cigarettes. Question

number 4 has the highest count of weighted mean which means that most of the

respondents agreed that e-cigarettes can cause lung problems, while question number

6 has the lowest weighted mean which means that most of the respondents strongly

disagree to the statement. The respondents strongly disagreed to the usage of e-

cigarettes.

Table 2. Perception of the male respondents towards the use of e-cigarettes

Weighted
Statement Description
mean
1 Using e-cigarettes helps you gain more friends. 1.7 Strongly Disagree
2 e-cigarettes calm you. 1.52 Strongly Disagree
3 Using e-cigarettes makes you dizzy 1.35 Strongly Disagree
4 E-cigarettes can cause lung problems 1.87 Disagree
5 E-cigarettes can cause shortness of breath 2.2 Agree
6 E-cigarettes can gain public attention 1.72 Strongly Disagree
7 The use of e-cigarettes has many negative effects 1.87 Disagree
8 Using e-cigarettes helps you escape smoking tobacco 1.8 Strongly Disagree
9 E-cigarettes is a waste of money 1.62 Strongly Disagree
10 E-cigarettes help you relieve stress 1.45 Strongly Disagree
11 Using e-cigarettes helps you escape your problems 1.52 Strongly Disagree
12 E c-cigarettes can affect your lung capacity 1.77 Disagree
13 E-cigarette make you look more attractive 1.4 Strongly Disagree
14 E-cigarette make you look more attractive 1.45 Strongly Disagree
15 Using e-cigarettes can develop creativity 1.77 Disagree
16 E-cigarettes is a waste of time 1.57 Strongly Disagree
17 Using e-cigarettes can cause addiction 1.9 Strongly Disagree
18 E-cigarettes helps you interact more on public 1.2 Strongly Disagree
19 E-cigarettes makes people think that a person is proud 1.27 Strongly Disagree
20 The use of e-cigarettes is safer than the use of tobacco 1.0 Strongly Disagree
cigarettes
Legend: 3.26-4.00 Strongly Agree 1.76-2.50 Disagree
2.51-3.25 Agree 1.00-1.75 Strongly Disagree

Table 2 shows the perceptions of the male respondents on the use of e-

cigarettes. Question number 5 has the highest count of weighted mean which means

that most male respondents agreed to the statement which stated that e-cigarette can
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cause shortness of breath. The respondents strongly disagreed on the usage of e-

cigarettes.

Tables 1 and 2 correlate to the study Pokhrel et. Al (2019) which states that

young adults (males and/or females) do not like using e-cigarettes due to poor

“smoking” experience, excess use/addiction, negative health consequences, high

expenditure and negative social consequences.

Table 3. Difference on the perceptions on the use of e-cigarettes in terms of sex

Standard Level of
Groups Mean T-Value Decision
Deviation Significance

Male 2.25000 7.89987 Accept

1.274 .218 Null
Female 2.16100 7.64801 Hypothesis

Table 3 shows the differences on the perceptions on the use of e-cigarettes in

terms of sex. It shows that the male and female have the same perception towards the

use of e-cigarettes. This means that there is no significant difference on the perceptions

of a male and female on the use of e-cigarettes.

It relates to the study of Sanchez et.al (2014). They studied on the

sociodemographic differences between the people aware of and not aware of e-

cigarettes. Part of the method they did was to group the respondents according to sex

and was found out that there was no significant difference among young adults who

believed that e-cigarettes have a harmful effect towards the users.

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CHAPTER III

SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter contains the summary of the study on the Perceptions on the Use of

E-cigarettes among the senior high school students of Holy Name University S.Y. 2019-

2020.

Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of the Senior High

School students of Holy Name University towards the use of e-cigarettes.

Specifically, I sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of sex?

2. What is the perception of the respondents towards the use of e-cigarettes?

3. Is there a significant difference in the perceptions of the respondents towards the

use of e-cigarettes in terms of sex?

FINDINGS

1. The researchers gathered 20 selected male respondents and 20 selected female

respondents from grade 11 and 12 Senior High School students.

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2. Both male and female respondents are aware on perception of the use of e-

cigarettes, but male respondents are more aware compared to the female

respondents.

3. There is no significant difference on the perceptions of the Senior High School

students on the use of e-cigarettes.

CONCLUSION

Based on the findings, the researchers have concluded that male and/or female

senior high school students do not like to use e-cigarettes.

RECOMMENDATIONS

In the light of the findings and conclusion of the study, the following

recommendation are presented:

1. Students must know well their perceptions on the use of e-cigarettes so that

each individual has more knowledge about the certain effects of using e-

cigarettes.

2. Increase the number of chosen respondents. There could be a possibility that

the results will be different from this study’s results. The results will be more

reliable if the number of the respondents will be increased.

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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX-A

LETTER TO THE PRINCIPAL

Dr. PRISCIANO S. LEGITIMAS

Principal, Basic Education Department

Holy Name University

Tagbilaran City

Dear Dr. Legitimas

Good Day!

We Grade 12 Senior High School from SY 2019-2020 students of Holy Name

University, are currently conducting a study in our Research Project entitled “Perception
on the use of e-cigarettes”. Our group has chosen both Grade 11 and Grade 12 of Holy
Name University in the Basic Education Department as respondents of the study. The
researchers aim to determine the perception on the use of e-cigarettes in terms of sex.

In connection with this, may we ask from your good office to allow us to distribute
questionnaires to our chosen respondents in the Basic Education Department.

We are hoping for a positive response regarding this matter.

Thank you and God bless!

Sincerely yours,

(SGD)ACTUB, Arnyl Dave

(SGD)CASIMSIMAN, Brandon
(SGD)CINCO, Fitz Raldje
(SGD)DAKOYKOY, Zhuillan Jinn

Group Representative

Noted by: (SGD)MR. ACE UY

Thesis Adviser
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APPENDIX B

LETTER FOR ADVISER

MR. ALEXIS MILLANAR

Holy Name University

City of Tagbilaran

Dear Sir:

Good day!

We, the Stem students of Grade 12 Mother of Good Counsel of the Senior High School
Department are currently conducting a research entitled: “Perceptions Towards the Use
of E-cigarettes” as a requirement for our Senior High School graduation.

In line with this, we would like to ask your permission to be our research adviser on our
research.

We would really appreciate your approval regarding this matter.

Respectfully yours,

The Researchers:

(SGD) Arnyl Actub (SGD) Brandon Casimsiman

(SGD) Fitz Raldje Cinco (SGD) Zhuillan Jinn Dakoykoy

Recommending Approval:

(SGD) Alexis Millanar

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APPENDIX-C

QUESTIONNAIRE

Name:

(Optional)

Instructions: Put a check mark (✓) on the column of your answer.

4- Strongly Agree

3-Agree

2-Disagree

1-Strongly Disagree

Sex: ( ) Male ( ) Female

STATEMENTS 4 3 2 1
1 The use of e-cigarettes helps you gain more friends.
2 The use of e-cigarettes makes you calm.
3 Using e-cigarettes makes you dizzy
4 The use of e-cigarettes can cause lung problems
5 Using e-cigarettes can cause shortness of breath
6 Using e-cigarettes can gain public attention
7 The use of e-cigarettes has many negative effects
8 Using e-cigarettes helps you escape smoking tobacco
9 The use of e-cigarettes is a waste of money
10 Using e-cigarettes help you relieve stress
11 Using e-cigarettes helps you escape your problems
12 The use of e c-cigarettes can affect your lung capacity
13 Using e-cigarette make you look more attractive
14 Using e-cigarettes makes you look cool
15 Using e-cigarettes can develop creativity
16 The use of e-cigarettes is a waste of time
17 Using e-cigarettes can cause addiction
18 E-cigarettes helps you interact more on public
19 E-cigarettes makes people think that a person is proud
20 The use of e-cigarettes is safer than the use of tobacco
cigarettes
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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PERSONAL DATA:

NAME : Arnyl Dave D. Actub

ADDRESS : Purok 6, Manga District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

DATE OF BIRTH : January 26, 2002

PLACE OF BIRTH : Tagbilaran City, Bohol

PARENTS : Aaron G. Actub

: Evelyn D. Actub

CIVIL STATUS : Single

RELIGION : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

ELEMENTARY : Grace Christian School

SECONDARY : Holy Name University

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PERSONAL DATA:

NAME : Brandon D. Casimsiman

ADDRESS : Dampas District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

DATE OF BIRTH : December 7, 2001

PLACE OF BIRTH : Anda, Bohol

PARENTS : Josephine Casimsiman

: Virgelio Casimsiman

CIVIL STATUS : Single

RELIGION : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

ELEMENTARY : Holy Name University

SECONDARY : Holy Name University

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PERSONAL DATA:

NAME : Fitz Raldje A. Cinco

ADDRESS : Guiwanon, Baclayon, Bohol

DATE OF BIRTH : August 25, 2001

PLACE OF BIRTH : Ormoc City, Leyte

PARENTS : Gerald B. Cinco

: Jennil Q. Abellar

CIVIL STATUS : Single

RELIGION : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

ELEMENTARY : Holy Trinity School Foundation

SECONDARY : Bohol Island State University

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PERSONAL DATA:

NAME : Zhuillan Jinn Dakoykoy

ADDRESS : Dao District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol

DATE OF BIRTH : August 24, 2001

PLACE OF BIRTH : Cebu City, Cebu

PARENTS :Jeorge Dakoykoy

:Minnie Dakoykoy

CIVIL STATUS : Single

RELIGION : Roman Catholic

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

ELEMENTARY : City Central Elementary School

SECONDARY : Holy Name University