ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The researchers would like to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals
who contributed to the successful completion of this study.
First and foremost, we offer our deepest thanks to God for His endless guidance, strength, and
wisdom throughout this research journey. Without His blessings, this study would not have been
possible.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our research adviser for the continuous
guidance, patience, and support that helped us improve and complete this study. Your
dedication and encouragement played a significant role in shaping this research.
We are also grateful to Mr. Jejomar D. Quiros, Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences,
and the administration of PHINMA Saint Jude College Manila, particularly the College of
Nursing, for granting us permission and providing the opportunity to conduct this study.
Our heartfelt thanks also go to our research validators, Bianca Camille D. Cabrera, Jose Alfonso
A. Roque, RN, MD, OHP, and Salome O. Planco, DHCM, MAN, RN, for their time, expertise,
and valuable suggestions in validating our research instrument and improving the quality of this
manuscript.
We would also like to thank the third-year nursing students who participated in this study. Their
cooperation and willingness to respond to our questionnaire made this research possible.
Lastly, we are deeply grateful to our families for their unwavering support, understanding, and
encouragement throughout this journey. We also thank one another as researchers for the
teamwork, effort, and dedication that led to the completion of this study.