INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY DATA COLLECTION ANALYSIS & RESULTS CONCLUSION
NR0908:SUBGROUP THREE

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Our group consist of 6 nursing students of class NR0908(Subgroup Three).
From the left, going clockwise; the group members are:
Nur Hidayah, Nur Juliyana, Eim Thu Mon, Xu Yan, Nur Hasanah and Nurliyana.
Data Collection @ Friday, April 1, 2011

Data Collection
1200hrs-1500hrs. Wednesday, 2nd January 2011.
NYP Library, South Wing.


Prior to begin with our data collection, we decided to identify our sampling respondents according to our criteria.


Quota sampling: 30 respondents (non-random proportional stratified sampling)
  1. Respondents will be informed on the purpose of study
  2. Informed consents will be given by the respondents by filling up the consent form
  3. With no regards of gender/age
  4. No hot/cold drink for the past 10 minutes
  5. Minimal movement by the respondents when their oral and axillary temperature were taken

We approached these respondents in order to get their voluntary responses. These respondents were advised on the research study, and the estimated duration for the entire procedure (2 to 3 minutes for oral temperature and 5 minutes for axillary temperature); ensuring their commitment to the study.


After reaching an agreement, the respondents were given a consent form to fill up and sign, indicating their agreement and consent. (Please refer to Appendix A)


Appendix A



Calibration of thermometer.
We obtained two thermometer given by the NYP school administration office during the H1N1 outbreak. 
We calibrated these two thermometers by using lukewarm water, allowing at least 1min to capture the temperature. Both temperature consistently captured a temperature of 43.0 degrees C.







We have taken some measure to ensure hygiene and any cross contamination between respondents, by using alcohol swabs and thermometer sheaths.


Ensuring that the thermometers are throughly cleaned after each usage.
Ensuring that each thermometers were covered with protective plastic sheaths before applying to the respondents.


Thermometer A is used for oral specifically and thermometer B is used for axillary temperature.



Below are some graphics taken of our respondents during our data collection.














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