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  • Title: No cause for conflict. Religion does not emerge as a major reason for their not using contraceptives.
    Author: Nuguid NA.
    Journal: Integration; 1993 Mar; (35):16-7. PubMed ID: 12286368.
    Abstract:
    Survey findings on contraceptive use and Catholicism in the Philippines are reported. The congressional response to population issues and the Department of Health's response to population problems are discussed. The 1991 survey was sponsored by the Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) and conducted by the Social Weather Stations, a reputable public opinion polling firm. A nationally representative sample of 1200 adults 18 years and older was selected. A major finding was that use of family planning (FP) methods is not restricted by religious doctrine, school curricula, or physicians' advice. There was incentive for politicians to support, rather than oppose, the freedom of couples to choose FP methods. Politicians not supporting FP might not get reelected. Another study conducted in 1992 by the University of the Philippines Population Institute showed similar findings. Couples reported that religion was not a major consideration in selecting FP, but when it was considered the most important consideration was whether one could economically provide for one's children. Never users indicated that the reasons for not using contraceptives were fears of side effects, opinions about the problems associated with FP practice, childlessness, and not having reached the problems associated with FP practice, childlessness, and not having reached the desired number of children. A Catholic spokesperson confirmed the limited impact of the Church due to the ratio of one priest for every 10,000 people. Lawmakers viewed the results as impetus to engage in active support for FP programs. Congresswoman Teresa Aquino-Oreta, co-chairperson of the PLCPD, urged the entire Congress to realize that poverty alleviation is tied to limiting population growth. Lawmakers who are neutral or hostile to FP will be targeted in a campaign of persuasion. Voting records will also be monitored on issues such as children's and women's welfare, nutrition, health care, environment, and resource allocation. The target is to reach a population growth rate of 2% by the year 2000. The new President does not have political ties to influential Catholic officials, and as a consequence, freely supports population policy and programs to limit growth. His appointments in Health and on the PLCPD reflect a grassroots approach to social problems, free choice, and wide support.
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