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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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    Reasons for dropping out: The case of high school students in selected barangays of Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Arzaga, Marie Christine E.; Taladtad, Mary Jane E. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)
    The study seeks to determine the different reasons for dropping out of school among high school dropouts in Barangay Indag-an and Barangay Tan-agan, Miag-ao, Iloilo. Specifically, it wants to find out: (1) the financial status of the family, (2) the student-teacher relationship, and (3) the social activities of the students at the time of dropping out. Twenty one (21) respondents composed of eighteen (18) males and three (3) females participated in the study. All of them were high school dropouts found in Barangay Indag-an and Barangay Tan-agan, Miag-ao Iloilo who have dropped out of school from the recent 2002 to the last ten years. This study used interview schedule to measure the differences of reasons for dropping out. The instrument was made up of three parts: financial status of the family, the student-teacher relationship, and social activities of the students at the time of dropping out. The frequency and percentage distribution were utilized in interpreting the data. The results of this study revealed that financial status of the respondent’s family and the social activities they engaged in were the greatest factor in motivating them to quit schooling. Student-teacher relationship on the other hand, had the least motivation for students to quit schooling.