ENDORSEMENT This research study entitled WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN HE IS EXPECTING: THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF EXPECTANT FATHERS WITH

WIVES GOING THROUGH PREGNANCY AND GESTATIONAL CRAVINGS, prepared and submitted by Labuga, Danielle Bernadette U., Garcia, Ma. Christine Y., Villarmino, Vannesa C., Santos, Jennylou S., Ventura, Maureen S., Zingapan, Eric E., has been examined and recommended for Oral examination. This is to certify that the group is ready for Oral Examination.

RACHEL ANNE H. SARMIENTO RN MAN Adviser This is to certify that the research study entitled WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN HE IS EXPECTING: THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF EXPECTANT FATHERS WITH WIVES GOING THROUGH PREGNANCY AND GESTATIONAL CRAVINGS, prepared and submitted by Labuga, Danielle Bernadette U., Garcia, Ma. Christine Y., Villarmino, Vannesa C., Santos, Jennylou S., Ventura, Maureen S., Zingapan, Eric E., is recommended for ORAL EXAMINATION.

JACQUELYN JOYCE G. GALLER RN MAN Chairperson

NELIA R. CAPULONG RN MAN Dean, College of Nursing

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to express their gratitude to the following people who supported this study. Without them, this study would have not been complete. The researchers may not have given anything material in return to these people who helped them, but it is an honor and desire of the researchers to show their deepest and sincere gratefulness in this part of documentation. To our research adviser, Ms. Rachel Anne Sarmiento, RN MAN, for giving her support and wisdom whenever we need it for the betterment of this research. To Ms. Michelle C. Dela Cruz, PhD OB-GYNE, for helping this research achieve precision by authenticating our research questionnaire. To Mrs. Ma. Leah D. Chuca, Health Care Officer IV of the Novaliches Health Center, for giving her permission to conduct this study in their barangay. To Ms. Marissa L. Oliquino, the Barangay Health Worker who patiently accompanied the researchers in conducting the interview, and helped the researchers find the respondents in the areas of Bgy. Sta. Monica To the respondents, the expectant fathers, thank you for sharing your time in discussing your experiences. This study will help other expectant fathers, as well as health care professionals in guiding you through your journey in your wifes pregnancy. This study would have never been done without you. To our parents, who provided us the inspiration to make this research, and gave us full blown support, thank you for your never ending patience. Thank you very much for your love and support and to all the people behind their work who contributed for the success of this manuscript. Above all, to the Almighty God, whose love is unfailing and whose promise is fulfilling.

The Researchers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARIES Title Page Approval Sheet ... Acknowledgement... Table of Contents ... List of Appendices.. PAGE i ii iii iv vi

Content Research Abstract 1.0 2.0 INTRODUCTION... REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 2.2 3.0 ` Theoretical Framework. Literature Review.. 5 6 2 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Research Design Research Locale Population and Sampling... Research Ethics .... Research Instruments. Data Collection. Data Analysis. 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 15 27 29 30

4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0

RESULTS. DISCUSSION... MODERATUM REFLECTION..

iv BIBLIOGRAPHY ...... APPENDICES ... 31 33

v List of Appendices APPENDIX A B C D E F TITLE Letter of request to Conduct a Study Request for Deans approval of the Title Cover Letter for the Research Instrument Interview Guide Interview Transcription Curriculum Vitae PAGE 36 37 38 39 40 68