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Contraceptive method choice in the Philippines, 1973-83.

Z Zablan1, M K Choe, J A Palmore

  • 1Population Institute, University of the Philippines.

Journal of Biosocial Science. Supplement
|January 1, 1989
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Philippine contraceptive prevalence data from 1973-1983 suggests declines were due to under-reporting, not actual use changes. Method choices remained rational, with sterilization use increasing among older, higher-parity women.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Analyzing contraceptive use and method mix trends in the Philippines is crucial for understanding reproductive health patterns.
  • Previous data indicated a decline in contraceptive prevalence between 1978 and 1983, necessitating further investigation into its causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze contraceptive use and method mix in the Philippines using national survey data from 1973, 1978, and 1983.
  • To determine the factors influencing contraceptive method choice among Filipino couples across different survey periods.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national survey data from the Philippines for the years 1973, 1978, and 1983.
  • Examination of contraceptive prevalence rates and the distribution of contraceptive methods used.

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Main Results:

  • The apparent decline in contraceptive prevalence between 1978 and 1983 is attributed to under-reporting in the 1973 and 1983 surveys.
  • Shifts in contraceptive method mix were also influenced by under-reporting of rhythm and other methods in 1973 and 1983.
  • Determinants of contraceptive method choice remained consistent, indicating rational decision-making by Filipino couples based on goals, access, and perceived competence.

Conclusions:

  • The study suggests that reported declines in contraceptive prevalence in the Philippines were artifacts of data collection rather than actual decreases in use.
  • Filipino couples demonstrated rational contraceptive decision-making, influenced by factors such as contraceptive goals, accessibility, and perceived effectiveness.
  • An observed increase in sterilization use among older, higher-parity women indicates evolving contraceptive strategies within the population.