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CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM

Introduction

Health requires bulk of care to the fullest extent. Thats why it is the basis concern of

everyone. A deviation from our normal patterns of life would then indicate a pre-existing illness

that alters our bodys equilibrium.

According to evine !"###$ health is socially determined by the ability to function in a

reasonably normal manner. Health is predetermined by social groups and it is not %ust an absence

of pathological conditions. Health is the return to self individuals is free and able to pursue their

own interests within the context of their own resources.

A student undergoes many obstacles in life& one of the constant challenges of a student is

stress' more of' if that student is part of an organi(ation as a leader. The weight that a student

leader carry doubled in a way that he)she must take into account first the need of a student body

than themselves.

Health is the freedom from the inevitability of death' disease' unhappiness and stress but

the ability to cope with them in a competent way. !*oy' +,,,$

According to the niversity of orthern /hilippines' student council seminar kit "##0

leadership is said to be an art or a process of influencing people so that they will willingly and

enthusiastically achieved the goals of an organi(ation. 1t is an art because there are no hard and

fast rules in leadership. eadership employs creativity' flexibility' and scientific analysis


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depending on what condition calls for. 1t is also a process since it is a continuous and dynamic

activity.

2tudents' who are leaders' are not quite prepared for the long term headache in their

continuous interaction to stress.

ot only is it important to identify and intervene in the outcomes of long term stress at

the top' but it is also imperative to think in terms of gowning the organi(ation for future crises

through leadership preparedness' organi(ational health focus' culture intervention and succession

strategies that account for leading through tough times !/io' A !"##3$

The person is viewed as a whole whose parts are in dynamic interaction' psychological'

physiological' socio-cultural' developmental and spiritual. 1t is of great value for an individual to

function his task in such a way that the essence of equilibrium is spelled out in order to achieve

maximum performance of these tasks.

To the students' the result of this study is to help characteri(e the health practices of

student leaders of the niversity of orthern /hilippines in relation to their academic

performance' and to encourage them to improve their health practices and academic performance

as a focal point in improving their leadership and health.

Hence' the researchers aimed to find out the health practices of student leader in

niversity of orthern /hilippines in relation to their academic performance. 1n addition' the

results of this study may serve as a guide to the clinical instructor' community and to the parents

to understand and give considerations to the student leaders' as well as administration of

niversity of orthern /hilippines to create a program that does not exploit the student leaders

to overworked their self for the promotion of health and leadership


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Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the health practices of student leaders in niversity

of orthern /hilippines in relation to their academic performance.

2pecifically it answers the following questions4

+. 5hat is the profile of the respondents in terms of4

A. 2ocio 6emographic /rofile4

a. Age

b. 2ex

c. /arents Highest 7ducational Attainment

d. /arents 8ccupation

e. 9onthly :amily 1ncome

f. 8rdinal /osition in the :amily;

ear

b. umber of nits enrolled

c. /osition in the 8rgani(ation;

". 5hat is the extent of health practices along4

A. utrition


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"#+"-"#+? are the respondents of the study. Total

enumeration was the method used in determining the number of respondents. The independent

variables included were the respondents socio demographic factor namely 4 age' sex' parents

highest educational attainment' occupation' family income' ordinal position in the family' school


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related namely 4 course and year' number of units enrolled' position in the organi(ation' the

dependent variables of this study are4 extent of health practices namely4 nutrition' time

management' rest and sleep' exercise' recreation' study habit and personal hygiene and the level

of academic performance of student leaders.

The study made use of the descriptive-correlational method of research. A questionnaire-

checklist formulated by the researchers and validated by a panel of experts was used in gathering

the needed data. The descriptive method used to describe the respondents of the study' in terms

of their profile' extend of health practices and level of academic performance. ikewise the

correlational method was utili(ed to look into the relationship between the extent of health

practices of student leaders' profile and level of academic performance.

:or interpretation of the results of this study' the following statistical tools are utili(ed4 a$

frequency and percentage was used for the socio-demographic profile' b$ mean was used to

determine the health practices of student leaders and their academic performance and c$

correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship of the health practices of student

leaders to their profile and academic performance.


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Re!ie" of Related Literature

2tudent leaders are especially vulnerable. Anxiety' stress-related disorders are among

those we see affecting a student leader in our campuses.

On #utrition

A student leader develop poor eating habits that lead them to altered nutrition' due to

stress they tend to skip meals and overeating. An imbalance to the nutrition of a student leader

can impact its leadership performance. :ood selection plays a vital role in health in ma%or ways&

several times a day we make food selection that influences our bodys health for better or for

worse.


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from the vegetable food group than are females. 9ales seem to consume more food overall and

thus have higher energy !calorie$ intakes. :emale college students tend to eat too few breads'

grains' and dairy products. 1n addition' it is estimated that about +# percent of college students

drink more than fifteen alcoholic beverages per week' further impairing the quality of their diet.

!faq.org$

According to faq.org there are many actions that students can take to eat in a healthful

way and en%oy their college years without %eopardi(ing their health from excessive weight gain

or weight loss. Among some recommendations are4

+. Bet at least eight hours of sleep a night. ack of sleeps affects oneCs ability to concentrate

and makes one feel tired. 2leep deprivation also seems to be connected with weight problems.

". Avoid skipping meals. 5hen a meal is skipped' the subsequent hunger may cause one to

overeat.

?. 7at breakfast' which helps concentration and increases the likelihood of consuming

calcium' folic acid' and vitamin =. These nutrients are often low in the diet of college students.

0. 9anage portion si(es. 1f portion si(es are underestimated' one may eat more calories than

are needed. Also' the availability of a wide variety and mass quantities of DdormD food !pi((a'

soda' etc.$ may promote overeating and a significant increase of total energy intake.

@. 6rink water and eat fruit throughout the day. 5ater is calorie-free and fruits help manage

urges to eat and contribute fiber' vitamins' and minerals.

. 7xercise regularly. /hysical activity helps burn off calories' helps manage stress' and

promotes mental and physical stamina.


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7motional 2tress- number one cause of short-term sleeping difficulties. /ersonal

problems such as school and works in the organi(ation may be unable to relax sufficiently.

2timulants and alcohol- caffeine containing beverages acts as stimulants' alcohol tolerant

person may be irritable and unable to sleep well.

6iet- weight gain is associated with reduced total sleep time as well as broken sleep and

earlier awakenng. 5eight loss on the other hand' seems to be associated with an increase in total

sleep time and less broken sleep.

Adolescents !+"-+E years of age$ require ,-+# hours of sleep each night& however' few

actually get that much sleep. Teens tend to be sleepy at times and place where they should be

fully awake-at school' at home' and on the road. This can result in lower grades' negative moods

and increase potential to accidents. Their circadian rhythms tend to shift' the natural tendency for

teenagers is to stay up late at night and wake up later in the morning. !Fo(ier' et.al "##E$

On Stud% Habit$

2tudy habits of a student leader is compromised which in turn leads to low grade. A good

leader comes from a good student and a good student develops from a good study habits.

Habits are very powerful' because they are actions that are repeated over and over again.

Habits can be very useful. 1f we had to constantly think about everything we did' we wouldnCt

accomplish much. Habits can be a hindrance' too. They can weigh us down and hold us back.

=ramming is not smart. 1t keeps you up at night' does not guarantee that youll get a

passing grade' and cause high levels of stress. 2tudent leaders have limited time thats why

balancing their time would be a challenge.


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2ave yourself from a mental breakdown with these steps to quick and efficient studying.

/lanning- be realistic about how much time you really have and make sure to allot at least

" hours of sleep time before you go to school if you want to keep your brain healthy.

/repare- set up everything you need in one area. >our study materials' your snacks !go

for ready to eat' low carb treat' the less carb content in your food the less sleepy youll become.$

and drinks !plain water is best' caffeinated drinks might take you nervous) prevent you from

sleeping when you need to.$

2trategi(e- the average brain can usually engage in high concentration of work for only

?# minutes.

2leep G the brain not only rests during sleep' but it also creates new brain cell connections

in the process. ew connections means new things are learned and stored.

>ou have to focus' concentrate and do your best in your academics and behavior. Avoid

cramming for it will %ust give you a harder time.

On E&erci$e

2tress is going to build up because of all the things student leaders have to do.


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/hysical fitness and exercise are essential for good physical and mental health' including

weight control. 7xercising helps a person develop and keep a strong self-image and a sense of

emotional balance. As people get older' exercise becomes more important.!

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On Recreation

2tress is going to build up because of all the things student leaders have to do.


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I 1t gives satisfaction' en%oyment and pleasure.

I 1t enables us to become involved and feel part of the community.

I 1t increases the opportunity to gain and develop new friendships.

I 1t allows us to be challenged' take risks and experience new things.

I 1t bridges the gap between attending and participating in the community.

I 1t allows people to contribute their skills and feel a sense of belonging and

accomplishment.

I 1t promotes friendships through shared experiences.

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On Per$onal H%'iene

Hygiene is essential to us.


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putting items such as tissues !that may have germs$ into a bin' and using protection !like gloves

or condoms$ when you might be at risk of catching an infection.

/ersonal hygiene' such as bathing' is very much dependent on the culture in which you

live. 1n some cultures' it is expected that you will wash your body at least every day and use

deodorants to stop body smells. 8ther cultures have different expectations.


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A build-up of secretions called smegma can form under the foreskin of uncircumcised

men. 1f uncircumcised' gently pull back the foreskin when having a shower and clean with water.

2oap can be used' but make sure it is rinse well.


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Fruger' et.al !"##3$ postulated that leadership is no longer proposed as having a direct

influence on academic outcomes' but indirectly influences instructional organi(ation and culture.

=ollege students have many obstacles to overcome in order to achieve their optimal

academic performance. 1t takes a lot more than %ust studying to achieve a successful college

career. 6ifferent stressors such as time management' financial problems' sleep deprivation' social

activities' leader in an organi(ation and for some students even having children' can all pose their

own threat to a students academic performance. ! http4))www.psych.uncc.edu$

Academic performance of a student depends on a lot of factors. A student will be able to

achieve top scores if he plans and follows a disciplined routine. /roper goals or aims will help

direct the student in the right path towards success.

6iscipline. A well-ordered and disciplined life will ensure success always. A student

who follows a disciplined routine in studies will never know the taste of failure. *eading the

textbooks every day will help the student to remember the portions. Beneral awareness and

reading other books related to studies increase the knowledge of a student. =harting a timetable

for study times may help the student organi(e his routine.

=hoosing the right sub%ect. Humans may have varied interests. 5hat excites one may

not be of interest to another. A student should not choose a sub%ect %ust because his friends

choose it. *eading sub%ects that evoke an interest in the mind of the student may help in getting

better grades. The student who is forced to learn something he does not like may not perform

accordingly.
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=hoosing the right institution. 2tudents who choose the right institution for pursuing

higher studies will be able to secure proper guidance' the right atmosphere for studying' ample

resource materials' good %ob placement opportunities and credibility.

Aims. A student who has certain aims or goals in life will succeed in life. /roper

orientation in life is necessary for a student.


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Conceptual (rame"or)

This paradigm serves as a guide in this study.

1ndependent Lariable 6ependent Lariable

:igure +. The *esearch /aradigm

The paradigm shows the relationship between the independent variables which are

socio-demographic profile and school related factors and the dependent variables which include

the extent of health practices and level of academic performance among the respondents.

Health /ractices of 2tudent

eaders in / in terms of4

utrition

*est and 2leep

7xercise

*ecreation

2tudy Habit

/ersonal Hygiene

/rofile of the respondents in terms of4

A. 2ocio G 6emographic /rofile

a. Age

b. 2ex

c. /arents Highest 7ducational

Attainment

d. /arents 8ccupation

e. 9onthly :amily 1ncome

f. 8rdinal /osition in the :amily

ear

b. umber of nits 7nrolled

c. /osition in the 8rgani(ationevel of Academic

/erformance


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Operational efinition of Term$

:or better understanding the following terms are defined4

Health /ractices. *efers to the voluntary activities affecting health.

Academic /erformance. *efers to how the student deals with their study' the outcome of

their education.

2chool *elated :actor. *efers to the academic performance and school related activities

that contribute to the health practices of the student.

=ourse and >ear. *efers to the unit of such a curriculum in school.

umber of nits 7nrolled. nits of a sub%ect that were enrolled.

Beneral 5eighted Average. =alculated number of grade points a student earned in a given

period of time divided by the total number of unit taken.

utrition. 2um of the processes by which the person takes in and utili(es foods

substances.

*est and 2leep. *efers to the biological process in coping up with stress' and restoring

the mind and body.

7xercise. *efers to physical activity' and refreshment of strength after work.

2tudy Habit. *efers to the behaviours done when preparing to learn academic material.

*ecreation. *efers to the past time and activities done by the students.

/ersonal Hygiene. *efers to oneCs condition or practices conducive to health.


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2ocio-6emographic /rofile. *efers to the respondents personal information.

Age. *efers to the number of years the respondents live before the study was conducted.

2ex. Bender refers to the characteristics of the respondent that attribute them as male or

female.

/arents Highest 7ducational Attainment. *efers to the highest level of learning attained

by the parents of the respondents.

/arents 8ccupation. *efers to main work undertaken by the parent)guardian.

9onthly :amily 1ncome. *efers to money that gained from a capital or labor.

8rdinal /osition. =haracteristic of an order in the family.

A$$umption of the Stud%

The researchers assumed that4

+. The instruments used in gathering data is valid' reliable and suited to the ob%ectives of

the study.

". The studentCs responses are true to their will and experience.

H%pothe$e$

+. There is no significant relationship between health practices of student leaders in the

niversity of orthern /hilippines and their profile in terms of socio demographic profile and

school related factors.


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". There is no significant relationship between the level of academic performance of

student leaders in niversity of orthern /hilippines and their health practices.

?. There is no significant relationship between the profile of the respondents in terms of

socio-demogaphic profile and school related factors and their level of academic performance.

Methodolo'%

1ncluded in this study is the description of the study setting' research design' data

collection methods' procedures and analysis efforts.

Re$earch e$i'n* This study made use of the descriptive-correlational method of research.

"#+"-"#+?. The method used to

determine the number of respondents is through total enumeration.

Table +

6istribution of *espondents

#ame of Student

Or'ani+ation

#

,Total number of Officer$-

n

,#umber of Re$pondent$-

Colle'e of Health Science$

Student$ Or'ani+ation

++ ++


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,CHSSO-

Student$ of Art$ and

Science$ Or'ani+ation

,SASO-

+# +#

Or'ani+ation of Bu$ine$$Admini$tration Student$

,OBAS-

+# +#

Atelier Council ,AC- +" +"

#ur$in' Student$

Or'ani+ation ,#SO-

++ ++

A$$ociation of

Communication and

Information Technolo'%Student$ ,ACTS-

++ ++

Colle'e of Teacher

Education. (uture Teacher

A$$ociation ,CTE.(TA-

+? +?

Atelier Ori'inal ,AO- +# +#

En'ineerin' epartment

Student$ A$$ociation,ESA-

++ ++

Criminolo'% Student$Or'ani+ation ,CSO- ++ ++

Indu$trial Technolo'%

Or'ani+ation ,ITEO-

Laborator% School$

Or'ani+ation ,LSO-

+" +"

/raduate School Student$

Or'ani+ation,/SSO-

3 3

Student Council ,SC-

ata /atherin' In$trument$* 1n this study' a questionnaire-checklist formulated by the

researchers and validated by a panel of experts was use as the data gathering instrument.


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To describe the health practices of student leaders in the niversity of orthern

/hilippines in relation to their academic performance a @- point scale is use and converted to the

following descriptive ratings4

Scale e$cripti!e Ratin' Le!el

@ Lery often Lery High

0 8ften High

? :requent 9oderate

" 2eldom ow

+ ever Lery ow

ata /atherin' Procedure* 1n the conduct of the study' the researchers asked permission from

the 6eans of different college to administer the questionnaires. The researchers personally

administered and retrieved the questionnaires from the respondents. The gathered data were

tallied' analy(ed and interpreted.

Stati$tical Treatment of ata* The researchers used the following statistical tools in the

treatment of data gathered to come out with valid and reliable results.

1* :requency and /ercentages- used to determine the profile of the

respondents.

0* 9ean- used to describe the Health /ractices of 2tudent eaders in

niversity of orthern /hilippines in relation to their Academic /erformance.


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* =orrelation Analysis- used to determine the relationship between the

Health /ractices of 2tudent eaders to the profile of the respondents in terms of

socio-demographic profile and school related factors and level of academic

performance.

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