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    Knowledge on birth control methods among married males and females in a rural community
    Calaguing, Mary Jean C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1998-03)
    This is a study on the knowledge of birth control methods among married males and females in a rural community. The study sought to 1) describe the overall knowledge of married males and females regarding birth control methods; 2) know the common birth control method known and used by married males and females; 3) know the different sources of knowledge on birth control methods and 4) to find out if there is a relationship between awareness and use of birth control methods. The study was conducted in Brgy. Buga, Leon, Iloilo. The respondents of the study are 45 married males and 45 married females. The instrument used was the interview schedule. The hypothesis was analyzed using the Linear Regression Test. Based on the findings, it was concluded that for married males and females in Brgy. Buga, Leon, Iloilo, the females are more aware of the different kinds .of birth control methods and its proper use. The common birth control known by most females is the pill, and it is also the most used method. For the males, the common birth control method known is the condom, while the most practiced method in the rhythm or calendar method. The primary source of knowledge or information on birth control methods is the barangay health center. Knowledge is an important factor in determining the use of birth control methods, however there are some factors that may affect the use of birth control methods. The study found out that there is no significant relationship between the awareness of birth control methods and use of birth control methods.
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    Family characteristics related to malnutrition among preschool children
    Cajilo, Ma. Donna C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2000-03)
    This is a co-relational study of family characteristics related to malnutrition among preschool children. It aimed to: 1.) find out if there is a relationship between family size and malnutrition among preschool children, 2.) find out if there is a relationship between birth spacing and malnutrition among preschool children, and 3.) find out if there is a relationship between mother’s work and malnutrition among preschool children. The study used interview guide to gather data. It utilizes materials from books, journals, and magazines. There were 30 respondents. These were the mothers of the identified 2nd and 3rd degree malnourished preschool children of Barangay Pitogo, San Joaquin, Iloilo. The researcher utilized the entire population of the mothers of the identified 2nd and 3rd degree malnourished preschool children because there were 30 only. The researcher didn’t include the mothers of the 1st degree malnourished preschool children due to fact that nutritional status of the child easily shifts to normal condition, therefore, data gathered maybe true for a short period of time and is not reliable for further study. The data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and the chi-square test for independence. The study found out that: 1) there is no significant relationship between family size and malnutrition among preschool children, 2.) There is no significant relationship between birth spacing and malnutrition among preschool children, and 3.) there is no significant relationship between mother's work and malnutrition among preschool children.
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    Decision making in the practice of birth control in a rural community
    Barrios, Ritchie P. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1992-07)
    This is a study on the decision-making pattern of couples in the use of birth control in a rural community. The study sought to determine: 1. Who the decision-maker is in the couple structure: 2. how the decision to practice was reached by them and 3. what are the basis for the choice of a particular birth control method. Based on the findings it was concluded that for the couples in Brgy. Tuburan, Pototan, Iloilo it was both the husband and the wife who decided that they will practice birth control. This is contrary to the popular notion that it is the husband who decides. It was also found out that the midwife who was at the same time the family planning implementor, played a major role in the decision to practice birth control. Having reached the decision to practice birth control, certain considerations like convenience, effectiveness, no side effects, etc. were taken by the couples in the selection of the method to adopt. It was however found out that the final choice of the method to be used was made by the family planning implementor. It is interesting to note, however, that in the barangay only forty-one couples out of the one hundred seventy have or are practicing birth control. This is attributed to the fact that the family planning implementors failed to get the message across to a larger audience. The mothers' class which was used as a strategy to attract couples to take interest in family planning failed to reach large segment of the population.
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    Family planning services availed by adolescent mothers in selected barangays in the Municipality of Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Cabrias, Clement C.; Sajonia, Twinkle T. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)
    The study aims to know the various family planning services availed by adolescent mothers in selected barangays in Miag-ao, Iloilo. Likewise, it deals with family planning services that are available to adolescent mothers and the factors that may affect the availment of the family planning services. The study was conducted in three selected barangays in Miag-ao namely, Barangay Aguiauan, Barangay Tumagboc and Barangay Valencia. To determine the total number of respondents, their names are listed from each barangay health station. Using the complete enumeration method, ten adolescent mothers were taken as respondents of the study. The interview schedule comprised of open-ended and close-ended questions was used for gathering data and a separate key-informant questionnaire was used to get the profile of each barangay health station and to gather information about their existing family planning services. Important findings show that there is no specific family planning program directed to adolescents but for the married, adult population only, yet adolescent mothers can be provided family planning services if they seek for it. However, there are only limited choices on the family planning methods offered by the barangay health station, exclusive only on pills and DMPA and sometimes condom. In general, adolescent mothers find little difficulty in availing family planning services from the barangay health station but their decision to visit the area and whether to use contraceptives or not and what to choose are affected by several factors. Information on what services are available and their knowledge of the methods are the significant factors that affect their decision. Moreover, their partners are also an important factor in their decision to avail family planning services. It was found that adolescent mothers solicit the opinion of their partners before engaging in family planning.