The focal point of the study is to know the awareness level of the female nursing students of OLFU.

The study will also include the concise

information about scoliosis.

•Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of

the spine in the frontal plane of the body,

which means that the vertebral column bends

from side-to-side. (Hippocrates)

•Lateral curvature of the spine >10º

accompanied by vertebral rotation (Rene

Calliet, 1975)

•Level of awareness helps us to evaluate the knowledge of the female nursing students about scoliosis with that, the study may help them enhance their knowledge about scoliosis therefore

increasing their level of awareness

•According to Rene Calliet one of the most

important in treating scoliosis is early detection. Hence being aware of the etiology and signs and symptoms of scoliosis is significant.

This study will carry the main problem of how

much do female nursing students of Our Lady of Fatima University know

about the causative factors, early

recognition and prevention of the

ailment Scoliosis which will assess their level

of awareness.

What is the profile of Female Nursing Students?

AgeYear level

2) What is the level of awareness among nursing students in regards with scoliosis based on the following:2.a. Signs and symptoms of this ailment2.b. Etiology of the Disease 2.c. What part of the population is more

prone to this condition?2.d. What method can we use to assess

scoliosis? 2.e. How can we prevent this ailment?2.f. Treatment of this ailment

3) Where do the respondents acquired the information/s or knowledge regarding scoliosis?

Female Nursing studentsInstitution

Nurses Relatives

CommunityResearchers

Future Researchers

1st Year 4th YearNew curriculum

Small sample of 10 students per year level

40 total samples

Specific research problem

•Assessment of data

•Sampling Technique

•Distribution of validated questionnaire

•Tallying of data

•Statistical treatment

•Greater awareness

•Development of detailed information

•Seeking early detection of prevention

will under gone face and validity