STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study seeks to determine the knowledge of the pregnant mothers about
Family Planning.
1. How well they know Family Planning?
2. Are they using it properly?
3. How come some are not willing to have Family Planning?
4. Where do most women go to consult about Family Planning and how frequent?

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Nursing Students

 This research study seeks to reach the future nurses, that they may
become aware of their responsibilities when it comes to Family Planning
and also to broaden their knowledge about its impact to women.
Pregnant Women

 The result of this study will serve as a basis for the assessment of the
pregnant women’s knowledge about Family Planning in the area of
Gastambide, Manila.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The study was conducted because of its relevance to maternal health. Family
Planning plays a vital role to a mother’s health because it allows mothers to have birth
spacing. Birth spacing enables mothers to allot time for recovery during labor and
delivery. Some methods also protect women from sexually transmitted disease as well.
We had chosen this study because it is also related in our community immersion topic
and we find it very interesting because we know that it can be useful later on in life.
CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mendiola, Manila

Case Study
“Family Planning”
NCM 101 LEC
Submitted To:
Dr. Tirso Jacalan

Submitted By:
Paderes, Dianne D.
Recana, Michelle B.
Reyes, Carrel Miles A.
Ringor, Sheryl Ann S.
Sioson, Abigael R.
Solomon, Ma. Clarissa E.
Villaruel, Ma. Charmaine Dawn D.P.
Yu, Hannah Lorenza D.
Zubia, Avigail D.
 De Chavez, Joseph Noel C.
(BSN-3B)

QUESTIONNAIRE
Pangalan (Name):_____________________________Date:________________
Edad (Age):_____________________________ Occupation:_____________
Marital Status: _______________________
1). Ano ang pinakamataas na antas sa pag-aaral ang naabot ninyo?(What is your
highest educational attainment?__________________________
2). Ano po ang relihiyon ninyo? (What is your religion?)______________
3). Kailan po kayo huling nagregla?(When did you have your last menstruation?)
In the past 1-2 months () Over 6 months ago ()
Over 2-4 months () Specify month/day ______________
Over 4-6 months ()
4). Gaano kadalas kayong magregla?(How often do you have menstruation?)
Once a month () Others (specify) _________()
Once in 2 months () Currently pregnant (# of
months_________()
Once in 3 months ()
5). Pakisabi kung gaano ang kaalaman ninyo tungkol sa FAMILY PLANNING? (Please
tell me how much you know about FAMILY PLANNING)

 Maraming-marami akong nalalaman  Narinig ko na ang tungkol sa FAMILY

tungkol sa FAMILY PLANNING(I
know a great deal about FAMILY
PLANNING) ()
 Medyo marami akong nalalaman
tungkol sa FAMILY PLANNING(I
know a fair amount about FAMILY
PLANNING) ()
 Kaunti ang nalalaman ko tungkol sa
FAMILY PLANNING(I know a little
about FAMILY PLANNING)
PLANNING pero wala akong alam
tungkol dito(I have heard about
FAMILY PLANNING but I don't know
anything about it) ()
 Hindi ko pa naririnig kahit na kailan
ang FAMILY PLANNING (I have
never heard of FAMILY PLANNING) ()

6) Anu-anong paraan ng pagpaplano ng pamilya ang iyong nalalaman? (What family

planning methods are you knowledgeable/familiar with?)
a. FEMALE STERILIZATION/TUBAL h. WITHDRAWAL: ()
LIGATION: ()
i. FEMALE CONDOM: ()
b. ORAL PILL: ()
j. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM, JELLY ()
c. IUD: ()
k. FOAMING TABLETS: ()
d. SKIN INSERTION/NORPLANT: ()
l. TRADITIONAL METHODS: ()
e.BILLINGS,THERMOMETER,SYPMTO
-THERMAL: () m. PAGGAMIT NG MGA HALAMANG
GAMOT, SINTURON SA BAYWANG,
f. FULL BREASTFEEDING OR ATBP. PARAAN (Herbs, waistband,
ACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA (LAM) () belts, or any other method)________
g. RHYTHM CALENDAR OR
CALCULATION: ()

n. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING () ___________

o. OTHERS ____________
p. NONE/NEVER HEARD OF ANY FAMILY PLANNING METHOD ()
7). Anu-anong paraan ng pagpaplano ng pamilya ang nagamit/nagawa o nasubukan na
ninyo (o ng inyong asawa/partner/boyfriend), kahit na kailan, para maiwasan/maantala
ang pagbubuntis? Ano pa po? Mayroon pa po ba?(What FAMILY PLANNING
METHOD(S) have you (or your spouse/partner/boyfriend) ever adopted to prevent or
delay pregnancy? What else? Anything else?)
a. FEMALE STERILIZATION/TUBAL h. WITHDRAWAL: ()
LIGATION: ()
i. FEMALE CONDOM: ()
b. ORAL PILL: ()
j. DIAPHRAGM, FOAM, JELLY ()
c. IUD: ()
k. FOAMING TABLETS: ()
d. SKIN INSERTION/NORPLANT: ()
l. TRADITIONAL METHODS: ()
e.BILLINGS,THERMOMETER,SYPMTO-
THERMAL: () PAGGAMIT NG MGA HALAMANG
GAMOT, SINTURON SA BAYWANG,
f. FULL BREASTFEEDING OR ATBP. PARAAN (Herbs, waistband, belts,
LACTATIONAL AMENORRHEA (LAM) () or any other method)________________
g. RHYTHM CALENDAR OR
CALCULATION: ()
n. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING () _____________
o. OTHERS ____________
p. NONE/NEVER HEARD OF ANY FAMILY PLANNING METHOD ()

8). Bakit hindi mo hindi ginagamit ng ibang Family Planning method? (Why are you not
using the other
methods?)_____________________________________________________________
9) Kayo ba ay bukas sa paggamit ng ibang paraan maliban sa mga nakasanayang
Family Method? (Are You willing to try other Family Planning Methods?) Yes_____
No____
10) Anu ang mga benepisyo na iyong nakuha sa paggamit ng Family Planning? (What
are the benefits you had after using Family Planning?
Improvement in health () Prevents unplanned pregnancy ()
Economic Status () Improves the well being of the families ()
Less Abortion () Relieves pressures ()
11). Anu-anong klase ng pangkalusugang pasilidad o “health facility” ang
napuntahan/nabisita na ninyo kahit na kailan para komunsulta tungkol sa kalusugan?
Ano pa? (Which types of health facilities have you ever visited? What else?)
Rural Health Unit/Health Center () Friendly Care Health Center ()
Barangay Health Station () Other:_________________
Private clinics/hospitals () NEVER/NOT VISITED A HEALTH
FACILITY ()
Public clinics/hospitals ()

12).Nitong nakaraang 12 buwan, saan kayo pinakamadalas komunsulta?(In the past 12

months, where did you consult most often?)
Rural Health Unit/Health Center ()
Barangay Health Station ()
Private clinics/hospitals ()
Public clinics/hospitals ()
Friendly Care Health Center ()
Other:_________________________
NEVER/NOT VISITED A HEALTH
FACILITY ()
13). May napuntahan/nabisita na ba kayong pangkalusugang pasilidad o “health facility”
na Sentrong Sigla Center o hindi?(Have you ever visited a health facility which was
labeled as a Sentrong Sigla Center or not?) Yes_____ No_____
14). Kahit na kailan, bumisita na po ba kayo sa isang pangkalusugang pasilidad o
“health facility” para komunsulta o kumuhang impormasyon tungkol sa family planning?
(Have you ever visited a health facility to get information, advice, or a method for family
planning?) Yes_____ No_____

15). Kailan po kayo huling pumunta para komunsulta sa family planning?(When was the
last time you went to consult for FAMILY PLANNING? )
Past 4 weeks () Over 6-12 months ()
Over 1-3 months () Over 12 months ()
Over 3-6 months () Can’t recall ()
16). Ano po ang posibilidad na kayo ay bibisita sa isang FAMILY PLANNING CENTER
para komunsulta sa pagpaplano ng pamilya sa mga darating na araw? (How likely
would it be for you to visit a health facility to consult for family planning in the near
future? )
Talagang may posibilidad (Very likely)() Medyo walang posibilidad (Not very
likely) ()
Medyo may posibilidad (Somewhat
likely)() Talagang walang posibilidad (Not at all
likely)()
Maaaring may posibilidad,maaaring
wala (Maybe likely, maybe not)() Hindi alam (Not know)()
17). Nitong nakaraang 12 buwan, napag-usapan ba ninyo ng inyong
(asawa/partner/boyfriend) ang tungkol sa mga pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng
pagpaplano ng pamilya?
(In the past 12 months, have you talked about FAMILY PLANNING practices and
methods with your
[spouse/partner/boyfriend]?) Yes_____ No_____
18).Gaano po ka-kumportable/kahanda ang inyong (asawa/partner/boyfriend) sa
pakikipag-usap sa inyo nang hayagan tungkol sa mga pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng
pagpaplano ng pamilya? (How comfortable/willing was your (spouse/partner/boyfriend)
to talk openly about FAMILY PLANNING practices and methods?)

 Talagang kumportable/handa, nakipag-usap sa akin ng hayagan tungkol sa mga

pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng pagpaplano ng pamilya(Very comfortable/willing,
talked openly about FAMILY PLANNING practices and methods with me) ()
 Medyo kumportable/handa, medyo nag-atubili sa pakikipag-usap sa akin tungkol sa
tungkol sa mga
 pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng pagpaplano ng pamilya (Somewhat
comfortable/willing, was a bit reluctant to talk about FAMILY PLANNING practices
and methods with me) ()
 Medyo hindi kumportable/handa, talagang nag-atubili sa pakikipag-usap sa akin
tungkol sa tungkol sa mga pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng pagpaplano ng pamilya
(Somewhat uncomfortable/unwilling, was very reluctant to talk about FAMILY
PLANNING practices and methods with me) ()
 Talagang hindi kumportable/handa, ayaw makipag-usap sa akin tungkol sa tungkol
sa mga pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng pagpaplano ng pamilya(Very
uncomfortable/unwilling, refused to talk about FAMILY PLANNING practices and
methods with me()

19). Gaano ka-importante sa inyo ang opinyon ng inyong asawa/partner/boyfriend

tungkol sa mga pamamaraan at pagsasagawa ng pagpaplano ng pamilya? (How
important to you is your spouse's/partner's/boyfriend's opinion with regards to FAMILY
PLANNING practices and methods?)
Talagang importante (Very important) () Hindi masyadong importante (Not very
important) ()
Medyo importante (Somewhat
important) () Talagang hindi importante (Not at all
important) ()
Maaaring importante/maaaring hindi
(Maybe important/maybe not) () Don’t know ()
20). Sa pangkaraniwan, kayo po ba ay sumasang-ayon o hindi sumasang-ayon sa
paggamit/paggawa ng pamamaraan ng pagpaplano ng pamilya upang maiwasan ang
pagbubuntis? (In general, do you approve or disapprove of adopting a family planning
or a contraceptive method to avoid getting pregnant?)
Approve () Disapprove () No opinion ()

NOTE: If Disapprove is answered, Ask This Question. Ano ang pangunahing dahilan
kung bakit kayo o ang inyong asawa/partner/boyfriend ay hindi pa/hindi
gumagamit/gumagawa ng paraan ng PAGPLANO NG PAMILYA kasalukuyan? (What is
the main reason you or your spouse/partner/boyfriend have never are not currently
adopting a FAMILY PLANNING METHOD?)

Never had sex () Lack of knowledge()

No reason/didn’t think about it/forgot() Husband/partner opposed()
Costs too much()
Cannot find a suitable (hiyang) method()
Has side effects ()
Difficult to acquire method/unavailable ()
Against religion ()
Infrequent sex ()
Past menapause/Difficult to get
pregnant ()
Wanted child()
Currently pregnant ()
Just delivered/breastfeeding()
1. Educational Attainment

TALLY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Elementary Graduate | 1 8%

High School Undergraduate || 2 17%

High School Graduate ||||| 5 42%

College Undergraduate ||| 3 25%

College Graduate | 1 8%

TOTAL 12 100%

Educational Attainment

8% 8%

17% Elem. Graduate

25% HS Undergrad.
HS Grad.
College Undergrad.
College Grad.

42%

2. Religion

TALLY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Religion
Catholic |||||||||| 10 84%

Methodist | 1 8%
8%
Born-again | 8% 1 8%

TOTAL 12 100%
Catholic
Methodist
Born-again

84%
3. Last Menstruation

TALLY FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

In the past 1-2 months || 2 17%

2-4 months 0 0%

4-6 months ||| 3 25%

Over 6 months ago ||||||| 7 58%

TOTAL 12 100%

Last Menstruation

17%
In the past 1-2 mos.
0%
2-4 mos.

4-6 mos.
58% 25%

Over 6 mos. Ago

4. Frequency of Menstruation
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Once a
month

Once every
2 months

92%

Tally Frequency Percentage

Once a month ||||||||||| 11 91.67%

Once in 2 months | 1 8.33%

Once in 3 months 0

Others 0

TOTAL 12 100%

5. Knowledge about Family Planning

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8%
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17%
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42%
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family planning

6. Knowledge about the Methods of Family Planning

Tally Frequency

a. Female Sterilization/Tubal |||||| 6

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b. Oral Pills |||||||| 8

c. IUD ||| 3

d. Skin Insertion/ Norplant 0

e. Billings, Thermometer, 0
Sympto-thermal

f. Full Breastfeeding or 0
Lactational Amenorrhea (LAM)

g. Rhythm Calendar or | 1
Calculation

h. Withdrawal ||||| 6

i. Female Condom | 1

j. Diaphragm, Foam, Jelly 0

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l. Traditional Methods | 1
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e. Billings, Thermometer, Sympto- 0
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h. Withdrawal |||| 4
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k. Foaming tablets 0
l. Traditional Methods 0
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n. Natural Family Planning | 1
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p. None/ never heard of any Family 0
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8. Reasons For Not Using Family Method

Reasons Tally Frequency Percentage

1. Does not know how to use it IIIII 5 45.45%

2. Wants to have baby II 2 18.18%

3. Partner does not want to use I 1 9.09%

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5. Did not expect to be pregnant I 1 9.09%

Total 11 100%

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9. Willingness to Try Other Family Planning Method

Willingness Tally Frequency Percentage

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No ll 2 18.18%

Total lllll-lllll-l 11 100%

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10. BENEFITS OF FAMILY PLANNING

Tally Frequenc Percentage

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Economic status |||||| 6 50%

Prevents unplanned pregnancy | 1 8%

None ||||| 5 42%

TOTAL 12 100%

Economic status

42% Prevents
unplanned
50%
pregnancy
8% None

11. TYPES OF HEALTH FACILITIES VISITED

 Tally Frequenc Percentage
y

Rural Health Unit/Health |||||| 6 50%

Center

Barangay Health Station | 1 8%

Public clinics/hospitals ||| 3 25%

Friendly Care Health Center || 2 17%

TOTAL 12 100%

Rural Health
17% Unit/Health Center
Barangay Health
Sation
50% Public
25%
clinics/hospitals
8% Friendly Care
Health Center

12. Health Facility Where Most Pregnant Women Had Their Consultation

Tally Frequenc Percentage

y

Rural Health Center/ Health Center ||||||||| 9 75%

Barangay Health Station 0

Private clinics/ hospitals 0

Public clinics/hospitals | 1 8.33%

Friendly Care Health Center | 1 8.33%

Never/ Not visited a Health Facility | 1 8.33%

Total 12 100%

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7 Barangay
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6
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3
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13. Pregnant Women who visited health care facilities (Sentrong Sigla)
visited a
Tally Frequency
Health Facility Percentage
Yes 1111111 7 58.33%

No 11111 5 41.67%

Total 12 100%
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14. Pregnant Women who visits health facilities for Family Planning advice

Tally Frequency Percentage

Yes ||||||| 7 58.3%

No ||||| 5 41.67%

TOTAL 12 100%

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No

15. Last Time of Family Planning Consultation

Tally Frequency Percentage

Past 4 weeks ||||| 5 41.67%

Over 1-3 months | 1 8.33%

Over 3-6 months 0 0%

Over 6-12 0 0%
months

Over 12 months | 1 8.33%

Can’t recall | 1 8.33%

None |||| 4 33.33%

TOTAL 12 100%

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12

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months
8 Over 3-6
months
6 Over 6-12
months
4 Over 12
months
2
Can’t recall
0
Frequency None

TOTAL

16. Possibilities Of Visiting Family Planning Centers

ANSWERS Tally Frequency Percentage

Very likely ||| 3 33.33%

Somewhat likely ||||| 5 41.67%

Maybe likely, maybe || 2 16.67%

not

Not very likely 0

Not at all || 2 16.67%

 Don’t know 0

TOTAL 12 100%

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Maybe likely, maybe not

Not very likely

Not at all

Don't know

17. Family Planning Conversation With Partner

ANSWERS Tally Frequency Percentage

Yes |||||| 7 58.33%

No |||||| 5 41.67%

TOTAL 12 100%
 Yes No

18. Openess About Family Planning

Tally Frequency Percentage

Talagang kumportable ||||| 5 42 %
(Very comfortable)
Medyo kumportable ||| 3 25 %
(Somewhat
comfortable)
Medyo hindi ||| 3 25 %
kumportable
(Somewhat
uncomfortable)
Talagang hindi | 1 8%
kumportable
(Very uncomfortable)
TOTAL 12 100 %
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25% 42%
Somewhat Comfortable
Somewhat Uncomfortable
VeryUncomfortable

25%

19. Importance Of Family Planning

Tally Frequency Percentage

Talagang Importante ||||| 5 42 %
(Very Important)
Medyo Importante ||| 3 25 %
(Somewhat Important)
Maaaring | 1 8%
Importante/Maaaring
hindi
(Maybe Important/Maybe
not)
Hindi masyading | 1 8%
importante
(Not very important)
Talagang hindi Importante | 1 8%
(Not at all Important)
Don’t Know | 1 8%
TOTAL 12 100 %
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Somewhat Important
8% 42%
Maybe Important/Maybe not
Not veryImportant
8%
Not at All Important
Don't Know

25%

20. Pregnant women that agrees and disagrees on Family Planning

 Tally Frequency Percentage

Approved |||||||||||| 12 100%

Disapproved 0 0%

Total 12 100%
1. Educational Attainment
INTERPRETATION:
Among the 12 pregnant women that we have interviewed, 5 (42%) are High
School Graduates and haven’t got the chance to continue going to College. The second
highest percentage was the category of College Undergraduate (25%), wherein 3 out of
12 pregnant women were included. One of which has reached 1st yr College, while the
other two reached until 2nd yr College when got pregnant. Two of the interviewees (17%)
were able to reach until 3rd yr High School. Also, out of those 12, one (8%) was has
finished the Elementary Level, and another one (8%) has graduated College.
ANALYSIS:
A person’s educational attainment affects the level of knowledge and awareness
that he/she has in Family Planning. Most of the pregnant women that we had
interviewed haven’t finished their studies.
2. Religion
INTERPRETATION:
Ten out of twelve (84%) pregnant women are Catholics. One (8%) is a Methodist,
and the other is a Born-again Christian (8%).
ANALYSIS:
Different religions have different perspectives or views regarding family planning.
For many people, their choices surrounding family planning revolves around their
religious beliefs. The Roman Catholics and Born-again Christians, in fact, agree with the
use of natural birth control practices, such as withdrawal and rhythm calendar method,
but disagree with the use of artificial methods. The Methodist Church, on the other
hand, encourages people to seek alternatives to elective abortion, such as the use of
family-planning devices and adoption services.
3. Last Menstruation

INTERPRETATION:

Most of the pregnant women that we have interviewed had their last
menstruation for over 6 months ago (58%). Three interviewees (25%) had their last
menstruation 4-6 months ago, and in the past 1-2 months, two interviewees (17%).

ANALYSIS:

With these data regarding the interviewees’ last menstruation, we can be able to
identify how many months they are pregnant as of now, and their expected date of
delivery.
4. Frequency of Menstruation

INTERPRETATION:

Out of 12 pregnant mothers interviewed, 11 of them or 92% stated that they have
their menstruation once a month and only 1 person or 8% stated that she only has her
menstruation once in 2 months. All of the clients interviewed were pregnant with varying
age of gestation.

ANALYSIS:

The menstrual cycle may be defined as an episodic uterine bleeding in response

to cyclic hormonal changes according to Adelle Pilliteri. It normally has an interval of 28
days in average which lasts for 2-7 days. The data gathered upon interview implies that
most of the mothers have regular menstruation. A woman who experiences an
irregularity in the frequency of menses may indicate a nutritional or hormonal problem
that may affect her ability to be pregnant. All of the mothers that were interviewed were
currently pregnant with varying months of gestation.

5. Knowledge about Family Planning

INTERPRETATION:

Out of 12 respondents 42% or 5 of them answered that they have fair knowledge
regarding the topic of family planning. 4 of them or 33% indicate that they know only a
little amount of information regarding the topic. 17% or 2 of them stated that they don’t
know anything about family planning but has heard of it in the past. Lastly, 8% or 1 of
them claims that she has never heard of the topic.

ANALYSIS:

The data gathered is an indication of the amount of knowledge that the mothers
have with regards to the topic of family planning. A large number of respondents
claimed that they have a fair knowledge about family planning that they have gained
throughout their years in school. Some of them claimed that they know only a little
regarding the topic because they rarely have time to visit the health center or attend
health teachings that are regularly conducted in the vicinity. The number of respondents
that claimed that they only heard of the topic or have not heard about the topic at all
should be given the most priority.

It serves as the basis for the approach that the researchers need to have in order
to sustain or add information to the respondents of the interview. Lack of knowledge
regarding family planning may lead to severe problems like a burden in the socio-
economical status of the patient or a great number of unplanned pregnancies mainly in
adolescents. It may also deviate the improvements that families have in their well-being.

6. Knowledge about the Methods of Family Planning

INTERPRETATION:

8 of the respondents are knowledgable about oral pills, IUD: 3, only 1 of them
has the knowledge about Rhythm Calendar, Traditional Methods and Female Condom,
Withdrawal: 6, and Others: 2.

ANALYSIS:

Most women are knowledgeable with Family Methods that are accessible and
easy. They are most familiar with withdrawal, Oral pills and IUD. Oral Pills is well known
by the respondents probably because of its numerous advantages such as it reduces
the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer, gynecologic symptoms and it does not
interfere with sexual intercourse.

7. Family Planning Used

INTERPRETATION:

4 out of the 12 pregnant women interviewed used withdrawal as a form of

contraception. 2 of them are aware of the use of their partner of the male condom. 1
uses the oral pills and another 1 uses the natural family planning.

ANALYSIS:

Withdrawal is the most commonly used method of contraception among the

group of the interviewed pregnant women. The withdrawal method is commonly used
among the group because it does not involve the use of materials to prevent conception
unlike the use of the male condom which may interrupt the process of making love due
to the time used to fit the condom. The other pregnant women who do not use any
contraception expressed that they are not using any method is because they wanted to
have a child.

8. Reasons For Not Using Family Method

INTERPRETATION:

The table and the graph shows that the first major reason for not using family
Method is does not know how to use it with a frequency of 5 or 45.45%. The second
major reasons are wants to have baby and does not try/used to it with a frequency of 2
or 18.18%. The third in rank are the reasons partner does not want to use it and did not
expect to be pregnant with a frequency of 1 or 9.09%.

ANALYSIS:

It can be gleaned that most of the respondents do not know how to use family
planning method. It is because nobody explained it to them and also because they do
not participate actively with this kind of program in their health centers. It means that the
respondents have knowledge deficit regarding Family Planning method and causes the
respondents to suffer from unwanted or unexpected pregnancy. Health teaching plays a
vital role in explaining the family planning methods and active participation of the people
will result to good health of the family.

9. Willingness to Try Other Family Planning Method

INTERPRETATION:

The table and the graph show that the first in rank in willingness to try other
Family Planning Method is yes with a frequency of 9 or 81.82%. Next in rank is no with
a frequency o 2 or 18.18%.

ANALYSIS:

It can be gleaned from that majority of the respondents are willing to try another
family planning method. It is because the respondents know the benefits of family
planning and that, it will help them a lot especially to their health.

10. BENEFITS OF FAMILY PLANNING

INTERPRETATION:

Out of 12 respondents, there are 6 who said family planning increases their
economic status garnering 50%; there is 1 who said that family planning helped them to
prevent unplanned pregnancy garnering 8%; and lastly, there are 5 who mentioned that
family planning gives them no benefits at all garnering 42%.

ANALYSIS:

Most of the respondents answered that Family Planning increases their

economic status because this is a major problem in our country as of today: that is
overpopulation. Having to many children without enough money to support their needs
can result to poverty. Thus Family Planning enters into the picture of the couple
because family planning allows couples to plan ahead on how many children they want
and are capable of supporting.
11. Types Of Health Facilities Visited

INTERPRETATION:

Out of 12 respondents, 6 said that they have visited a rural health unit or a health
center to consult for health garnering 50%; 1 said that she had visited their barangay
health station for consultation garnering 8%; 3 said that they have been to public clinics
or hospitals garnering 25%; and there were 2 who had visited Friendly Care Health
Center for health consultation garnering 17%.

ANALYSIS:

All of the repondents were able to visit health care facilities because of health
concerns. But not all of them went to the health facilities to consult Family Planning but
also about their other health concerns. Some of the respondents admitted that it feels
awkward, if ever they’ll be having a Family Planning consultation because it is a
sensitive manner.

12. Health Facility Where Most Pregnant Women Had Their Consultation
INTERPRETATION:
9 (75%) out of 12 mothers often consult at the Rural Health Unit or Health
Centers. 1 (8.33%) out of 12 mothers often consult at the Public clinics/ Hospitals. And 1
(8.33%) out of 12 mothers often visits the Friendly Care Health Center for consultation
while 1 (8.33%) out 12 mothers never visited a Health Facility for consultation.
ANALYSIS:
Mothers who visit health facilities regularly will have more knowledge about
health promotion than those mothers who doesn’t visit any health facilities.
13. Pregnant Women who visited health care facilities (Sentrong Sigla)
INTERPRETATION:
7 out of 12 mothers visit health facilities that have been labeled as Sentrong
Sigla Center while 5 out of 12 mothers visit health facilities that have not been labeled
as Sentrong Sigla Center.
ANALYSIS:
Mothers who visits health facilities that have been labeled as Sentrong Sigla
Center receives more quality in reproductive health services than those mothers who
visit health facilities that have not been labeled as Sentrong Sigla Center.
14. Pregnant Women who visits health facilities for Family Planning advice.
INTERPRETATION:
 Out of 12 respondents (pregnant women), 7 (58.3%) of them visits health
facilities for Family Planning advice while 5 (41.67%) of them didn’t.
ANALYSIS:
Most pregnant women interviewed in the area of Gastambide visits health care
facilities to seek advice about Family Planning. One of the reasons why women seek
advice is because of poverty. Most of them have numerous children and this is part of
their action to avoid having another. The reason why the rest does not visit is that they
have no time to do so.
15. Last Time of Family Planning Consultation.
INTERPRETATION:
Out of 12 respondents (pregnant women), 5 (41.67%) of them had their last
Family Planning consultation on the past 4 weeks, 4 (33.33%) of them haven’t had any
Family Planning consultation, 1 (8.33%) of them had their consultation for over 1-3
months, 1 (8.33%) of them had their consultation over 12 months and 1 (8.33%) of them
can’t recall when.
ANALYSIS:
Most pregnant women interviewed in the area of Gastambide had a Family
Consultation for the last 4 weeks. Four people didn’t have any consultations because
they are busy. And the rest consulted over 1-3 and 6-12 months. The primary reason
why most of them have no time to consult is because they are occupied with other
things like taking care of their house and family.
16. Possibilities Of Visiting Family Planning Centers
INTERPRETATION:
Out of 12 respondents, 3 (4%) answered that they are very likely to visit Family
Planning, 5 (41.67%) answered somewhat likely, 2 (16.67%) answered maybe likely,
maybe not, and 2 (16.67%) answered that they don’t want to visit Family Planning.
ANALYSIS:
The results indicated that most mothers are looking forward in learning
more about family planning at nearby health center in the future. This may imply their
eagerness to enhance or broaden their knowledge towards family planning. Some
mothers were very likely to have an outlook of going to health center in educating them
about family planning. Least of the mothers believed that there would be no possibility
that they would visit health center and least of them also were still undecided whether
they are going to visit or not.

17. Family Planning Conversation With Partner

INTERPRETATION:
Out of 12 respondents, 7 of them talked to their partners about Family Planning
while the rest didn’t.
ANALYSIS:
Communication plays a vital role in a relationship. The respondents claimed that
they take time to consult their partners first regarding such sensitive topics. It indicates
that they already have the idea on planning their family; they may just be experiencing
lack of knowledge on the different methods to support their decision. Most of them
claimed that partners should be open about this topic in order to know whether it is okay
for both parties to follow some methods in family planning especially the permanent
methods wherein both partners consent should be given. Family planning should not be
a one-sided decision for both parties are concerned. The respondents also claimed that
they view family planning as a way of improving their status in life.
18. Openess about Family Planning

INTERPRETATION:
Out of 12 respondents (pregnant women), 5 of them (42%) are comfortable about
Family Planning, 3 (25%) of them are somewhat comfortable, 3 (25%) of them are
somewhat uncomfortable and 1 (8%) of them is very uncomfortable with Family
Planning.
ANALYSIS:
Based on the result, still most of the pregnant women are very open and
comfortable to talk the idea of Family Planning with their respective partners.
Sometimes the husband/partner/boyfriend itself was the one who take the first move to
suggest using Family Planning. They have a wider understanding that Family Planning
will help them to prevent the unwanted pregnancy of the woman. The couple/partner
also brought up the benefits and some disadvantages of using contraceptive methods
as well as natural methods when having conversation about Family Planning.
But there are still few pregnant women who are not comfortable of talking about
Family Planning because for them, Family Planning is a sensitive topic and they hardly
talks about it or didn’t talks about it totally because their partner doesn’t have any idea
about Family Planning.
19. Importance of Family Planning

INTERPRETATION:
 Out of 12 respondents (pregnant women), 5 of them (42%) thinks that Family
Planning is very important, 3 (25%) of them thinks it’s Somewhat important, 1 (8%) of
them thinks that it maybe important or not, 1 (8%) of them thinks that it’s not very
important, and 1 (8%) of them thinks it’s not important at all.
ANALYSIS:
Based on the result, most of the pregnant women state that their partner’s
opinion is very important for them because Family Planning should be the decision of
the couple and not only the woman’s own decision. Preventing pregnancy should not
only the choice of the woman because the man should also have the chance to say
what he wants. Using Family Planning should have the agreement of both woman and
men because it will further reach the desired goal of family planning that is to prevent
the unwanted pregnancy.
However, there are still few pregnant women who answers that their partner’s
opinion is not important in the decision of using Family Planning methods and practices.
This is possible to the pregnant women who suffer from early pregnancy and still don’t
understand the importance of having same decision between couples or live-in partners.
20. Pregnant women that agrees and disagrees on Family Planning
INTERPRETATION:
Out of 12 respondents (pregnant women), All of them (100%) agrees on Family
Planning.
ANALYSIS:
All the of the mothers that we had interviewed agreed on family planning whether
it is natural of artificial practically because of the economic crisis that we suffer in out
country. Individuals that we had interviewed told that they want to first have steady job
and stable income before having a child. They also agree on the family planning method
because having an unplanned pregnancy is very hard. It is just because they are no yet
financially ready to support the needs of the baby. Many Filipinos are now engaged into
family planning programs primarily because of practicality.
REVIEW OF
RELATED
LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION
QUESTIONNAIRE
TABLES AND GRAPHS
INTERPRETATION AND
ANALYSIS
RECOMMENDATIONS
DOCUMENTATION
(Respondents of Gastambide, Manila)
REFERENCE: www.fhi.org
Family Planning: Its Economic and Psychosocial Influences on the Lives of
Women in Western Visayas

The Philippine family planning program began in the 1970s and reflected a concern with
rapid population growth and inadequate maternal and child health (MCH). Over the past
two decades, the program has had varying degrees of political support and,
consequently, somewhat erratic implementation. In the past six years, there has been
an attempt to revive training of MCH and family planning workers and increase the
choice of contraceptive methods. For example, injectables have been introduced.

Among the benefits of family planning often cited by contraceptive users are
improvements in women's health and the family's economic status. In research
conducted in Western Visayas, the Philippines, women said family planning allowed
them more freedom to participate in the work force and more time to participate in
community activities. Women who used family planning were generally more satisfied
with their lives and more likely to share in household decision-making. Domestic
violence was a concern for many women in this region of the Philippines.

Research Findings

Researchers interviewed 1,100 married women of reproductive age, plus 50 key

informants. Investigators also conducted nine pre-survey and 27 post-survey focus
group discussions with women, men, community leaders, members of women's groups,
and family planning service providers. Both rural and urban residents took part in the
study.

More than half of the women interviewed currently used contraception or had used
family planning at some point. Thirty seven percent are current users. The most popular
methods are the pill, tubal ligation, and injections while the most unpopular are male-
oriented methods -- condoms and vasectomy. The most common reason for choice of
family planning methods was effectiveness, while the most often cited side effect was
dizziness. In focus group discussions, men and women expressed fears about
contraceptive side effects and gave this concern as a reason for not using family
planning.

Family planning users were more likely to engage in paid work than were non-users.
Family planning use provided increased economic opportunities for women, including
opportunities to earn a living and to become more efficient workers.

Women who used family planning were more likely to participate in community
activities, such as Parent-Teacher Associations, religious organizations and
beautification projects. Women found community activities relaxing, and said these
activities allowed them to socialize and interact with their peers. Women reported that
social participation gave them satisfaction and increased their sense of self-worth.

More family planning users than nonusers shared decision-making with their husbands
in four areas: the woman's work outside the home; the woman's travel outside the
community; use of family planning; and plans for future births. Nonusers were more
likely to report that their husbands made decisions independently in these four areas.

More than one-third of the women reported they had been victims of physical abuse,
psychological abuse, or both. Most domestic violence happened when the perpetrator
(usually the husband) had been drinking. Among the perceived causes of violence were
jealousy, quarrels due to suspected infidelity, and arguments over financial and other
family matters. The most common reported acts of physical abuse were beating, boxing,
slapping, and kicking. Contraceptive use did not reduce women's risks of violence, nor
did work status.

Recommendations

There should be continuous efforts to improve the family planning program, including an
effort to provide integrated reproductive health. Special attention needs to be given to
helping women deal with side effects. Because of demands on women's time at home
and in the work place, health services should be offered at times (and places)
convenient to women; for example, on weekends or after normal business hours.
Policy-makers should be concerned about the need for more employment opportunities
for women, and should encourage women to take on greater leadership roles in the
community. Community leaders should develop strategies to minimize and eliminate
domestic violence and should develop referral systems to respond to victim's needs in a
timely manner.

Study Details

This research was conducted by the Social Science Research Institute, Central
Philippines University, in collaboration with the Women's Resource Center and the
Family Planning Organization of the Philippines. The principal investigators were Dr.
Fely David and Dr. Fely Chin. Research was supported by the Women's Studies Project
at Family Health International, through a cooperative agreement funded by the U.S.
Agency for International Development. Technical assistance was provided by Dr. Eilene
Bisgrove.
REFERENCE: www.gmanews.tv

CBCP plans consultation on family planning in July

07/01/2008 | 05:43 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is

expected to hold a consultation on natural family planning in July to mark the
anniversary of a papal encyclical on the matter.

A statement on the CBCP website said the Episcopal Commission on Family and Life
Apostolate would undertake the consultation.

CBCP president Angel Lagdameo said the CBCP Permanent Council discussed details
of the forum to mark the encyclical "Humanae Vitae," while it holds its semi-annual
plenary assembly in July.

The CBCP Episcopal Commission on Family and Life Apostolate led by Pampanga
Archbishop Paciano Aniceto will organize the consultation on NFP, the CBCP said.

The Permanent Council, which includes 12 bishops representing various regions of the
country, meets every two months.

Pope Paul VI issued "Humanae Vitae," an encyclical on the question of human

procreation and unlawful birth control methods, on the feast of St. James the Apostle on
July 25, 1968.

The Permanent Council also discussed the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
(CARP) and the upcoming National Rural Congress II to be held also in July.

The Catholic Church has been adamant in opposing artificial contraception in family
planning, opting instead to promote only natural family planning.

It had crossed paths several times with the government over the issue of population
control. - GMANews.TV
REFERENCE: www.monstersandcritics.com/news/health

US helps Philippines implement family planning programmes

Manila - The United States will provide a 3-million-dollar grant to the Philippines to help
promote family planning in the workplace, officials said Thursday.

The grant will fund a joint project of the health and labour departments to help
companies disseminate information on family planning and reproductive health among
employees.

US Ambassador Kristy Kenney said the grant aims to 'bring in access to health care to
private workplaces, help private companies to expand their ability to deliver health care.'

'The greatest strength we always have is our people and the greatest thing we can do is
to invest in our people,' she said in a speech at the signing of the agreement on the
grant.

The project will target small and medium-scale enterprises with at least 200 employees,
according to Paulyn Jean Roseli Ubial, a regional director of the Department of Health.

Ubial said the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide training
and technical support for companies to manage reproductive health units in the
workplace.

USAID, the main supplier of artificial contraceptives in the Philippines for the past 30
years, is scheduled to reduce its donation programme in the country in 2008.

Population control is a touchy issue in the predominantly Catholic Philippines, where the
church blasts as evil and immoral any campaign to promote the use of artificial
contraceptives.

The Philippines' current population is estimated to be 88.7 million, according to

government data.

The population is projected to grow at 1.95 per cent per year until 2010, when it will
reach 94 million. The projected population growth rate is down from 2.34 per cent in the
past decade.