Economic Characteristics of Students at the Institute of Nursing, School Year 1990-1991

Abstract

This study intended to investigate on the socio-economic and demographic profile of the students at the Institute of Nursing. This was limited to 630 students which was 87.74% of the total population of the Institute, 527 taking BSN and 103 taking Midwifery. There were more female students, mostly of whom were single and had an average age of 18. Most of them were Catholics. Majority were staying in the barrio and the average number of children in their family was 4. Most of their parents were college graduates. Among the respondents, working students engaged in sales, service, agriculture and production. Most of their parents were also engaged in agricultural work although a good number were also engaged in service and clerical jobs. Some of their parents had also other sources of income; but,most had an average monthly income of below P2374.00. As to their housing conditions, it was found out that most of them owned their houses and lots which were concrete. Most of them used electricity for their light, had water supply from artesian/deep wells, used wood and LPG for their fuel, water-sealed toilets for most who had electric appliances. Most had garbage that were disposed in dump pits and drainage which was the most common sewerage disposal. Tricycle was the most common ride for the students. Those who did not commute stayed in boarding houses with monthly rental from P90.00 and above. The average weekly transportation allowance for the commuters was mostly below P100.00. Boarders assessed the services of their boarding house/dormitory as good.