FEBRUARY, 2024

Mrs. Lorna E. Vallar, RN, MAN

Dean, College of Nursing
Cotabato Medical Foundation College, Inc.
Poblacion 8, Midsayap, Cotabato

Dear Dean Vallar,

Greetings!

We, Shaira . Adam and Glyndee Marr E. Jagonob, third-year nursing students of Cotabato
Medical Foundation College, Inc., are conducting a study entitled “Effectiveness of Herbal and
Prescribed Medicine in managing patients with hypertension” to comply with the requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of
herbal and prescribed medicine in managing patient with hypertension.
In connection with this, we would like to request permission to allow us to conduct a pilot test
for the 10 indigenous selected participants who are diagnosed with hypertension. This is to test
the reliability of our research instrument. Rest assured that whatever information gathered will be
kept confidential and be used for research purposes only.
Thank you very much and we look forward to the approval from your good office!

Respectfully yours,
Shaira A. Adam
Glyndee Marr E. Jagonob
Researchers
February, 2024

Antonio S. Magalso
Barangay Captain
Barangay Kiwanan, Midsayap, Cotabato
Kiwanan, Midsayap, Cotabato

Dear Sir Magalso,

Greetings of Peace!

We, Shaira . Adam and Glyndee Marr E. Jagonob, third-year nursing students of Cotabato
Medical Foundation College, Inc., are conducting a study entitled “Effectiveness of Herbal and
Prescribed Medicine in managing patients with hypertension” to comply with the requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The study aims to compare the effectiveness of
herbal and prescribed medicine in managing patient with hypertension.
In connection with this, we would like to request permission to allow us to conduct a pilot test
for the 10 indigenous selected participants who are diagnosed with hypertension. This is to test
the reliability of our research instrument. Rest assured that whatever information gathered will be
kept confidential and be used for research purposes only.
Thank you very much and we look forward to the approval from your good office!

Respectfully yours,

Shaira A. Adam May-Lyn O. Soriano, MN, PhD

Glyndee Marr E. Jagonob Research adviser
Researchers

Noted by: Lorna E. Vallar, RN, MAN

Dean of Nursing
Dear Participants,
Greetings!
We, Shaira A. Adam and Glyndee Marr E. Jagonob, a 3rd year nursing students of Cotabato
Medical Foundation College Inc. are going to conduct a study entitled “Effectiveness of Herbal
and Prescribed Medicine in managing patient with hypertension”.
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of herbal and prescribed medicine in
managing patient with hypertension. Furthermore, we would like to know your comment,
suggestions/recommendations.
We are asking a few minutes of your time to answer our questionnaires. Your honest responses
are highly appreciated. Rest assured that your responses will be held in strict confidentiality.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,

SHAIRA A. ADAM GLYNDEE MARR E. JAGONOB

Researcher Researcher

MAY-LYN O. SORIANO, MN, PhD

Research adviser
INSTRUCTION: Using the 5 points scale below, rate the following questions by placing a
check (/) in the box. Please answer the question honestly. Do not leave each item unanswered.
PART 1. DEMOGRAHIC PROFILE
Name (optional):________________________
Age: Tribes: ( ) Muslim
( )60 above ( ) Indigenous people
( ) 51-60 ( ) Cebuano
( ) 41-50 ( ) Illonggo
( ) 31-40 ( ) Ilokano
( ) 20-30 ( ) others (specify):
Sex: Religion: ( ) Islam
( ) Female ( ) Roman Catholic
( ) Male ( ) Baptist
Marital status: ( ) Jehovah’s Witnesses
( ) Single ( ) Seventh Day Adventist
( ) Married ( ) Others (specify):
( ) Separated
( ) Widowed
 Direction: Read and put a check (/) in the box where you agree with each number. Each point has
its own interpretation.
1- disagree 4- agree
2- strongly disagree 5- strongly agree
3- neither agree nor disagree
II. Effectiveness of Herbal Medicine
Therapeutic effects 5 4 3 2 1
1. Taking herbal medicine made me feel less lightheaded right away.
2. Taking herbal medicine on time helps me manage my blood pressure.
3. Drinking garlic soaked with water every morning reduces my blood pressure.

4. Every time I took herbal medicine, I felt relief.

5. Using herbal medicine has allowed me to save money on medical expenses.

Side effects

1. I often feel dizzy after taking herbal medicine.

2. Herbal medicine side effects affect my activity of daily living.

3. I have experienced more severe side effects when using herbal medicine.

4. I have experienced changes in mood, such as increased anxiety when using prescribed
medicine.
5. Herbal medicine may result in dry cough in certain individual.

Complications

1. Long-term used of herbal medicine may arises another illness.

2. I have discussed the potential complication of using herbal medicine with my
healthcare provider.
3. Herbal medicine for hypertension occasionally leads to kidney problems.

4. Prolong used of herbal medicine interferes blood clotting which may increase the risk
of bleeding during, after, or before surgery.
5. Excessive used of herbal medicine can interfere with anaesthesia and other medicine
used before, during or after procedures.

III. Effectiveness of Prescribed Medicine

Therapeutic effects 5 4 3 2 1
1. Taking anti-hypertensive medicine made me feel less lightheaded right away.

2. Taking prescribed medicine on time helps me manage my blood pressure.

3. Taking anti-hypertensive medicine effectively reduce signs and symptom in a short

period of time.
4. Every time I took my prescribed medicine, I felt relief.

5. Regularly taking anti-hypertensive medicine prevents complication.

Side effects

1. I often feel dizzy after taking herbal medicine.

2. Anti-hypertensive medicine side effects affect my activity of daily living.

3.I have experienced more sever side effects when using prescribed medicine.

4.I have experienced changes in mood, such as increased anxiety when using prescribed
medicine.
5.Prescribed medicine may result in dry cough for certain individual.

Complications

1. Long-term used of prescribed medicine may arises another illness.

2. I have discussed the potential complication of using prescribed medicine with my

healthcare provider.
3.Prescribed medicine for hypertension occasionally leads to liver problems.

4. Prescribed medicine for hypertension can lead to medication-induced diabetes in

some patients.
5. Prescribed medicine for hypertension can result in medication-induced sleep
disturbances, such as insomnia or vivid dreams.

IV. Effectiveness of Combined Herbal and Prescribed Medicine

Therapeutic effects 5 4 3 2 1
1. Taking combined of herbal and prescribed medicine made me feel less lightheaded
right away.
2. Taking combined of herbal and prescribed medicine on time helps me manage my
blood pressure.
3. Every time I took combination of my herbal and prescribed medicine, I felt relief.

4. Herbal and prescribed medicine can be used together only when having self-
discipline.
5. Combination of herbal and prescribed medicine help to prevent worsen of
hypertension.
Side effects

1. I often feel dizzy after taking combination of herbal and prescribed medicine.

2. Changes in appetite or weight occur when prescribed and herbal medicine are used
together.
3. Regular consumption of combined herbal and prescribed medicine can cause skin
reactions such as rashes and itching.
4. I often experienced gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
when using a combination of herbal and prescribed medicine.
5. The combination of herbal and prescribed medicine has led to several side effects.

Complications

1. I would consider stopping combination of herbal and prescribed medicine if

complications became too severe.
2. The potential complications of using the combination of herbal and prescribed
medicine outweighs the benefits.
3. I have experienced complications that required medical interventions or
hospitalization since starting the combination of herbal and prescribed medicine.
4. There is a potential for reduced effectiveness of prescribed medicine when combined
with certain herbal medicines.
5. Combining herbal and prescribed medicine for hypertension can increase the risk of
adverse drug interactions.