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    Prospects for a reproductive healthcare program in the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC): women inmates’ and IRC officials’ perceptions and recommendations
    Alegre, Julie Anne B.; Amase, Jaisa Mhe A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-03)
    The study aimed to determine how women inmates and IRC officials understand the concept of reproductive health and what factors influenced such understanding. It likewise sought to find out the perceptions of women inmates with regards Prospective RH Program in the IRC and their recommendations for effective program implementation. It also sought to determine the IRC officials’ views regarding a Prospective RH Program as well as then suggestions for an effective program implementation. Using purposive sampling, fourteen women inmates and six IRC officials were regarded as respondents of the study. In-depth interview with the IRC officials and a focus group discussion with the women inmates were utilized to unearth respondents’ idea of reproductive health and its components such as family planning, reproductive health- related diseases (STDs/ AIDS, breast cancers and ovary cancers) and sexual violence. Results of the study revealed that most of the women inmates and two IRC official respondents have not heard the term reproductive health but they have some knowledge on its components. Women inmates’ idea of family planning pertained to the proper way of using contraceptive methods while IRC officials viewed it as an economic means to alleviate poverty. Women inmates regarded themselves as responsible for their own health to be free from STDs/ AIDS, breast and ovary cancers. According to the IRC officials, STDs/ AIDS were acquired through sexual intercourse; thus, women must refrain from engaging in sexual activities with different men. On the issue of sexual violence, women inmates believed that it occurs among couples with lack of communication. The IRC officials held the notion of patriarchal belief as the reason for the continuing occurrence of sexual violence. The traditional roles of male as being biologically aggressive and female as submissive tied both groups of respondents’ idea on sexual violence. These beliefs validated the occurrence of sexual violence in the society, restricting women to resist violence acts. Results also showed both group of respondents’ appreciation on the implementation of an RH Program in the IRC. They underscored the role of the government for the success of the program through substantial allocation of budget. Furthermore, IRC officials emphasized the cooperation of women inmates, while women inmates stressed the participation of the IRC officials for effective program implementation. Presenting all the findings of the study, a program on reproductive health must therefore be implemented in the IRC. This program must focus on the concept of reproductive health laid down by the International Conference on Population and Development. The patriarchal belief must be extinguishe,d empowering women and making them aware of the ideas that resisting violence and being free from reproductive health-related diseases are expressions of their reproductive rights. Government must see to it that marginalized women such as the women inmates must have easy access to reproductive healthcare services and programs.
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    Some psychosocial factors in adolescents' acceptance of sexual myths
    Agrasada, Frotzi Ann B.; Sagge, Stacey Marie N. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-03)
    This study investigated the relationships of psychosocial factors namely: family openness in communication, religiosity, attitude towards sex, and sexuality education with adolescents’ acceptance of sexual myths. One hundred (100) first year college students composed of 50 males and 50 females from a public school completed a series of survey instruments designed to measure the variables under investigation. Design of the study was correlational. To show relationships between variables, data were analyzed using the Pearson r correlational statistic. Statistical analyses showed support for the relationship between religiosity and acceptance of sexual myths, that is, the higher the religiosity, the more is acceptance of sexual myths. The study also found support for the relationship between attitude towards sex and acceptance of sexual myths, that is, the more conservative is attitude towards sex the more is acceptance of sexual myths. However this result was obtained for male respondents only. The expected relationships for acceptance of sexual myths and the other variables were not supported in this study.
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    Attachment to parents, psychological well-being, and life aspirations of children in selected coastal communities
    Araneta, Czarinnah G.; Suyo, Jee Grace B. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), 2005-03)
    This study examined the level of attachment to parents and psychological well-being of the children and likewise the life aspirations of these children in selected coastal communities. Twenty-one males (21) and thirty-one (31) females with 12-16 years of age participated in this study. Two scales were used to rate the attachment to parents and psychological well-being of the respondents and an interview guide to know the life aspirations of the children. It was found out that the children of coastal communities generally have a positive psychological well-being and a high level of attachment to parents. The participants expressed their top three goals in life - finishing studies, life prosperity and service to God. They wanted to find high paying professional jobs and help in the income of their family. They also wished to live prosperously in a clean and peaceful community.
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    Punjabi Indians in Iloilo City
    Acosa, Jenelie A. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2006-03)
    Punjabi migrants can be found in the various parts of Iloilo City. They have been part already of the lives of many Ilonggos. A study concerning them would help the Ilonggos understand these people better. This would also be valuable in the promotion of harmony and understanding between these migrants and the Ilonggos. Furthermore it would also bridge the gap that existed between these two groups of people. This study is about Punjabi migrants in Iloilo City. It focuses on the factors that influenced them to move to Iloilo City, their life, future prospects as well as difficulties encountered and adjustments taken in their stay in Iloilo City. Specifically this study attempts to a) gather basic information about Punjabi migrants in Iloilo City b) identify and discuss the factors behind their migration to Iloilo City c) determine the difficulties encountered by these migrants and the adjustments they have taken to cope with these difficulties that they have encountered d) describe their life in Iloilo City e) determine the prospects regarding their business and back migration. The study made use of the library-research method as well as individual and group interviews of both Punjabi migrants and selected Ilonggo informants in order to meet the objectives of this study. Several factors influenced the Punjabi migrants to move to Iloilo City. Some of these factors can be attributed to their place of origin. These factors include: lack of economic opportunities, hesitance to go into farming, unfavorable living conditions, and limited community amenities. On the other hand, there are factors that can be attributed to their place of destination, Iloilo City. These factors include: presence of friends and relatives, better economic opportunities and availability and accessibility to community services. In Iloilo City, they encountered difficulties that they were able to adjust. They engaged in the business of peddling and lending for them to earn their living. They still preserve some of their own customs and practices identifiable to them, although they are now living in Iloilo City. In the future, they would like to expand their business, and they would like to entertain the possibility of back migration.
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    Concept of friendship and social network of children in Dao Elementary Central School, Capiz
    Apolinario, Charmaine Joy B.; Tuto, Angeles Jill D. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
    Apolinario, Charmaine Joy B. and Tuto, Agnes Jill D. (March, 2004). Concept of Friendship and Social Network of Children in Dao Elementary Central School, Capiz. A research project submitted to the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao Iloilo. This is a descriptive study of children’s concept of friendship and their social network. This sought to know the concept of children about friendship and how they form their social network. Likewise, it also examined the kind of relationship among children. A total of sixty (60) participants were randomly chosen in the study. Out of the total participants, 29 were males and 31 females. The participants were obtained from Dao Central School Capiz using fishbowl method of simple random sampling. In gathering data, an open-ended questionnaire, Furman Friendship questionnaire and the Kite Network were used. Percentage, frequency distribution and average mean were used as tools of analysis. Friendship of children is determined on the basis of the good attitude that friends have to each other. The importance of gender and age were emphasized in viewing friendship and in forming children’s social networks. School serves as a venue to where children find their friends, children also gain friends through texting. In children’s social network, children were closely interconnected to same age and gender friends.
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    A short-run estimate of electricity consumption among selected barangays in the town proper of Oton
    Apuang, Anna Mae L.; Lobrin, Raphael C. (Division of Social Sicences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2004-03)
    The electricity demand estimation was conducted in the municipality of Oton, Iloilo Province; specifically between 2 town proper barangays and among 125 out of 1246 households it also describes the socio-economic profile of the respondents. The econometric model’s dependent variable was the households’ electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours, while the independent variables used in the study were marginal price of electricity, household size, monthly household expenditures, average price of LPG, and dummy variables for major appliances, namely: refrigerator, air conditioner, TV, and fan. The modified double-log form was chosen to correct for non-normality. The resulting R-square was .631. The price and income coefficient is inelastic, as expected of a necessity, although the sign of the former is unexpectedly positive. Thus, consumption increases along with improvements in the appliance stock. Appliances, like air conditioners and refrigerators, are expectedly among the most influential variables. Income is inelastic, showing that electricity is a normal good. The consumption of liquid petroleum gas has no significant impact on electricity consumption since LPG serves to fulfill the minimum requirement of heating fuel. The household size and fuel variable are significant, yet at a lesser degree. The non-significant variables are the TV and fan appliance variable.