These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: Contraceptive practice in the Philippines.
    Journal: Popul Forum; 1989; (2):17-9. PubMed ID: 12343038.
    Abstract:
    Contraceptive use increased substantially in the Philippines from 1983 to 1986. Prevalence increased 32.1% in 1983, 45.7% in 1986. Increase in use was among married women in Northern Mindanao, Central Visayas, Southern Tagalog, Bicol, and Western Mindanao. Prevalence remained unchanged in Southern Mindanao. During this period, modern contraceptive methods also increased with more women opting to use the pill, IUD, injectables, and sterilization. In most areas in the Philippines, contraceptive use escalated with the more traditional methods like rhythm and withdrawal. Modern family planning increased most in urban areas such as Northern and Western Mindanao. Age also played a significant part in the study. Women aged 20-24 increased usage between 1983 and 1986. A more substantial increase was noticed in the 25-49 year old group, and the highest increase came from married women aged 30-34, with at least 3-4 children, during 1983. This figure shifted in 1986 with contraceptive use becoming more pronounced among 35-39 year olds. Modern methods declined at the 40-44 age bracket due to low fecundity. Throughout the country, modern contraceptive methods were more widely practiced by working women and was defined occupationally. Women in production, labor, and service occupations displayed a low level of modern usage, while those women in professional, administrative, and technical positions were more likely to use modern methods.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]