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Attitudes toward the rhythm method in the Philippines.

C C Verzosa, N Llamas, R T Mahoney

    Studies in Family Planning
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The rhythm method offers spontaneous intercourse and no side effects but is perceived as ineffective, especially for women with irregular periods, requiring abstinence. This study informed national support materials for family planning.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Family Planning Methods
    • Social Sciences

    Background:

    • The rhythm method, a natural family planning approach, relies on avoiding intercourse during fertile periods.
    • Understanding user perceptions is crucial for effective family planning education and method uptake.
    • Previous research on the rhythm method's effectiveness and user experience in the Philippines was limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the rhythm method among Filipino users.
    • To understand the experiences and motivations of women who experienced method failure and sought pregnancy termination.
    • To inform the development of culturally relevant support materials for family planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Two sets of focus group discussions were conducted in the Philippines in 1980 and 1981.
    Keywords:
    Abortion, InducedAcceptorsAsiaAttitudeBehaviorCommunicationDelivery Of Health CareDeveloping CountriesFamily PlanningFamily Planning ProgramsFamily Planning, Behavioral MethodsFertility Control, PostconceptionHealthHealth ServicesInfluentialsKnowledge SourcesMedicineMedicine, TraditionalMotivationPhilippinesPsychological FactorsResearch ReportRhythm Method, Calendar--beneficial effectsRhythm Method, Calendar--side effectsSexual AbstinenceSoutheastern Asia

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  • The first group comprised 30 women and nine men aged 21-40.
  • The second group included eight women aged 25-35 who had experienced pregnancy terminations due to rhythm method failure.

    • Main Results:

    • Perceived advantages included the ability to have spontaneous intercourse on fertile days and the absence of side effects.
    • Key disadvantages identified were the method's ineffectiveness, particularly for women with irregular menstrual cycles, and the requirement for abstinence.
    • Women who terminated pregnancies cited specific motivations and rationales for their decisions and discussed alternative methods used.

    Conclusions:

    • The rhythm method's perceived effectiveness and need for abstinence are significant barriers to its use.
    • Focus group insights were instrumental in creating effective, localized family planning support materials.
    • Addressing user-identified disadvantages is essential for improving natural family planning method acceptance and success.