...Family planning according to WHO allows people to attain their desired number of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of infertility Family planning according to Taber’s Edition 20 (F.A DAVIS), is the spacing of conception of children according to the wishes of the parents rather than to chance. It is accomplished by practicing some form of birth control. Benefits of family planning Promotion of family planning and ensuring access to preferred contraceptive methods for women and couples is essential to securing the well-being and autonomy of women, while supporting the health and development of communities. These benefits include: Preventing pregnancy-related health risks in women A woman’s ability to choose if and when to become pregnant has a direct impact on her health and well-being. Family planning allows spacing of pregnancies and can delay pregnancies in young women at increased risk of health problems and death from early childbearing, and can prevent pregnancies among older women who also face increased risks. Family planning enables women who wish to limit the size of their families to do so. Evidence suggests that women who have more than four children are at increased risk of maternal mortality. By reducing rates of unintended pregnancies, family planning also reduces the need for unsafe abortion. Reducing infant mortality Family planning can prevent closely spaced and ill-timed...
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...FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM Introduction: In 2003, there is about 84 million population expected to grow annually at 2.36 percent. With this rate, the population is expected to double in 29 years. The 2003 total fertility rate in the country remains at 3.5 children per woman, much higher than the desired fertility rate of 2.5 children per woman. The contraceptive prevalence rate has increased gradually from 15.4 (1996) to 48.9% (NDHS, 2003) in 35 years. There are about 3 to 4 million women getting pregnant every year. In developing countries, about 85% of all pregnancies are expected to progress full term. The National Demographic and Health Survey of 2003 revealed that about 44% of women got pregnant with their first child at ages 20-24 and 6.1% at ages 15-19. The FP unmet needs had declined from 26.2% in 1993 to 17.3 in 2003 with a physiologic process, the health sector aims to make pregnancy for the women and gestation for the fetus as safe and medically uneventful as far as possible. The high fertility rate coincides with the low contraceptive prevalence rate of 47.3% among all Filipino women of reproductive age (15-49 yrs old) and 70.6% among married women. The highest percentage of using contraceptives belongs to the 35-39 age group and the 15-19 years old have the lowest percentage of ever using any contraceptive method. Among currently married women in 2003, it was found that 48.8% use any form of contra captive method and 51.1 do not use any form of contraceptive...
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...Methods of Research – DRAFT Research Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH LAW: AWARENESS ON FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICE AND STRATEGIES OF IMPROVING HEALTH AMONG SELECTED COUPLES OF BARANGAY BANAOANG, STA. BARBARA Genaro C. Reyes III, RN 2014 Chapter I INTRODUCTION Rationale The earth does not contain enough resources to indefinitely sustain the current enormous population growth. For instance, there is a limited area of arable land and living space. China, home to 1.2 billion people or 1/5 the world's population, is an excellent example of the kinds of problems that arise in an increasingly crowded society (Hanson,ND). The Philippines is having a large population that results to low quality of life of women and children, health and family welfare. Population is admittedly one of the many causes of poverty since the government had difficulty in addressing the needs of its people. In addition to, the Philippines is the 39th most densely populated country, with a density over 335 per squared kilometer, and the population growth rate is 1.9% (2010 Census), 1.957% (2010 est. by CIA World Factbook), or 1.85% (2005–2010 high variant estimate by the UN Population Division, World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision) coming from 3.1 in 1960. The 2013 total fertility rate (TFR) is 3.20 births per woman, from a TFR of 7 in 1960. In addition, the total fertility rate for the richest quintile of the population is 2.0, which is about one third the...
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...Increasing male involvement in family planning may improve the maternal and newborn health outcomes. However, it is difficult to measure, and further research is necessary to find out the barriers for men participating in maternal and newborn health, and to describe the target groups for interventions. Using the data from non-government organization in Myanmar, this study aimed to define appropriate indicators of male involvement in MNH, and determine the factors correlated to male involvement for improving family planning usage and reducing maternal mortality and children mortality rate in Myanmar. Table of Content Introduction................................................................................................................ 2...
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...CHAPTER 5. FAMILY PLANNING This chapter presents results from the 2007 RMIDHS regarding aspects of contraceptive use, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Although the focus is on women, some results from the male survey are discussed, since men play an important role in the realization of reproduction goals. Data on inter-spousal communication and husbands’ knowledge about their wives’ contraceptive use are also presented. The results presented in this chapter include contraceptive prevalence and unmet need for contraception, which have important implications for program managers to assess to what extent family planning services are reaching users and how effectively the methods are being adopted. One of the important indicators resulting from the survey is the percentage of married women aged 15–49 who are currently using any method of contraception. It is important to note that the study of contraception prevalence in the country is vital because contraception plays an important role in determining fertility levels and trends. 5.1. KNOWLEDGE OF CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS One major objective of the 2007 RMIDHS was to assess the level of knowledge of contraceptive methods among Marshallese women and men. Individuals who have adequate information about available methods of contraception are better able to develop a rational approach to planning their family. Information on knowledge of contraception was collected in the survey by asking female and male respondents to...
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...Epekto ng Gawaing Ekstra Isang Pagsusuri Isang Pamanahong Papel Na iniharap kay: Ginoong Alanoden T.Abdullah Guro sa Filipino Bilang bahagi ng katuparan sa assignaturang Filipino Ika-apat na taon Ni: Naifah B.Amerol IV-Aquarius Felix A.Panganiban Academy of the Philippines Marso 2012 TALAAN NG MGA NILALAMAN KABANATA 1. ANG SULIRANIN AT KALIGIRAN NITO 1. Introduksyon 2. Layunin ng Pag – aaral 3. Kahalagahan ng Pag – aaral 4. Saklaw at Limitasyon ng Pag – aaral 5. Depinisyon ng mga Terminolohiya KABANATA 2. MGA KAUGNAY NA PAG – AARAL AT LITERATURA KABANATA 3. DISENYO AT PARAAN NG PANANALIKSIK 1.Metodolohiya 2. Disenyo ng Pananaliksik 3. Instrumentong Pampananaliksik 4. Mga Respondente 5. Tritment ng mga Datos 6.Presentasyon at Interpretasyon ng mga Datos KABANATA 4. LAGOM, KONGKLUSYON AT REKOMENDASYON 1. Lagom 2.Kongklusyon 3. Rekomendasyon LISTAHAN NG MGA SANGGUNIAN APENDIKS KABANATA I ANG SULIRANIN AT KALIGIRAN NG PAG – AARAL 1. Introduksyon Sa tahanan simulang nahuhubog ang katauhan ng isang tao. Ang paaralan, bilang pangalawang tahanan ng mga estudyante ay ginagampanan rin ang tungkuling ito. Kapag sinabing paaralan, kadalasang naiisip ay ang lugar kung saan nag-aaral at natututo ng mga bagay-bagay ang tao. Ngunit hindi lamang puro impormasyon tungkol sa matematika, siyensa, o wika ang natututunan ng mga estudyante sa paaralan. Mayroong mga organisasyong maaaring salihan ang mga mag-aaral...
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...Family Planning and the Catholic Residents of Barangay Poblacion Binuangan, CDO: Preferences, Perceived Effectiveness and Moral Questions on the Methods 1. Introduction 1.1 Rationale Today one of the leading problems of a developing country is the population that results increasing of number of people every year. Some countries pass laws on how to control the increasing number of population like for instance China, having the one child policy. In our country, the increase number of people considered now as a treat in economy. Talking on population, “the current population of the Philippines is 101,660, 712 as of Saturday, February 13, 2016, based on the latest United Nations estimates” . The increasing number of population affects the economical...
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...ARTIFICIAL FAMILY PLANNING • Condom (96% effective). A condom is a plastic balloon-like material that is worn over the male organ to prevent the sperm from entering the vaginal canal. Aside from birth control, condoms have the advantage of preventing AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases. There is a female version of the condom called diaphragm. • Contraceptive pills (97% effective). The pill works by preventing the brain from secreting hormones (called FSH and LH) responsible for the production of the female egg. There are older and newer generations of contraceptive pills. The newer pills have fewer side effects and use substantially lower amounts of estrogen and progesterone. Minor side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, fluid retention, and weight gain. However, there are certain women who should probably stay away from contraceptive pills, such as those with a history of smoking, high blood pressure, blood clots, breast cysts and masses, and uterine abnormalities. These women should get a clearance first from their doctors. • Injectable shots (97% effective). Medroxyprogesterone (brand name: Depo-Provera) is an injectable birth control hormone that can prevent pregnancy for up to three months. Possible side effects include loss of menses (which isn’t necessarily harmful), weight gain, and bone loss. Injectables are convenient and effective, and thus are preferred by some women. • IUD or intra-uterine device (97% effective). These small...
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...CATHOLICS CAN SUPPORT THE RH BILL IN GOOD CONSCIENCE (Position paper on the Reproductive Health Bill by individual faculty* of the Ateneo de Manila University) (Note: The opinions expressed in this paper are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of other faculty. Neither do they represent the official position of the Ateneo de Manila University nor the Society of Jesus.) We, individual faculty of the Ateneo de Manila University, call for the immediate passage of House Bill 5043 on “Reproductive Health and Population Development” (hereafter RH Bill) in Congress. After examining it in the light of Philippine social realities, and informed by our Christian faith, we have reached the conclusion that our country urgently needs a comprehensive and integrated policy on reproductive health and population development, as provided by the RH Bill. We also believe that the provisions of the bill adhere to core principles of Catholic social teaching: the sanctity of human life, the dignity of the human person, the preferential option for the poor and vulnerable, integral human development, human rights, and the primacy of conscience. Catholic social theology since Vatican II has evolved, on the one hand, from the emphasis on order, social cohesiveness, the acceptance of some inequality, and obedience to authorityto the recognition, on the other, of the centrality of the human person, and the concomitant need for human freedom, equality, and participation (Pacem...
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...possibly be at 154,000,000 in the year 2050 if the current annual population growth is maintained at about 2.0%. The Reproductive Health bill, or popularly known as RH bill, is Philippine Bill aiming to guarantee universal access to methods and information on birth control and maternal care. It is a way of helping people to be more advance, well prepared, and to widen up each and every individuals mind setting about our society nowadays. The bill mandates the government to “promote, without bias, all effective natural and modern methods of family planning that are medically safe and legal”. Although abortion is recognized as illegal and punishable by law, the bill states that “the government shall ensure that all women needing care for post-abortion complications shall be treated and counseled in a humane, non-judgmental and compassionate manner”. The bill calls for a “multi-dimensional approach” integrates a component of family planning and responsible parenthood into all government anti-poverty programs. Age-appropriate reproductive health and sexuality education is required from grade five to fourth year high school using “life-skills and other approaches”. The new law passed after acrimonious debates in the Philippine Congress and the wider political establishment. The Roman Catholic Church hierarchy mounted a vitriolic opposition campaign, despite survey after survey indicating that 70 percent of its own adherents supported public access to contraceptives and sex...
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...RH BILL IN THE PHILIPPINES : AGREE OR DISAGREE? By RONALD ALLEN B. CASEÑAS JOSEFINA T. PERLADO Study and Thinking Skills in English TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1 What is RH Bill? ...................................................................................................................... 2 RH Bill Surveys..............................................................................................................................3 PROS of the bill......................................................................................................................4 CONS of the bill.........................................................................................................................5 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................6 Sources and References …………………………………………………………………………..7 INTRODUCTION In has been a national debate in the Philippines whether or not the government should approve the RH bill which aims to ensure a universal access to all the methods and facts about birth control as well as maternal awareness. Aside from this bill that Senator Meriam Defensor Santiago have made there is another bill that shares the same goal and was proposed by Albay’s 1st district Representative Edcel Lagman which is...
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...Mashell Chapeyama Zimbabwe This week we looked at the relationship between family planning, life expectancy and economic growth. Generally, most people and organizations concur that there is a relationship among these variables. Birth control has an input in the rate of population growth. The level of population in the world or in a country seems to impact on economic growth and the level of the standard of living f the people. Let us look at the question of the relationship between family planning and population growth. The more the people practice family planning the more likely that the population will stabilize in the long run. The population may also grow at a decreased rate. There is no question on the fact that family planning has assisted in controlling the rate of population growth the world over. In most countries, where family planning has been practiced the rate of population growth is lower than in countries where the issue of family planning is not wide spread. In most developed countries where family planning is practiced at a larger scale, the rate of population growth is lower than in some developing countries where there is little family planning. Let us shift attention to the relationship between population growth and economic development. Some economists have found a relationship between the rate of population growth and economic growth. They have established that countries with low rate of population growth have realized a better rate of...
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...This week we looked at the relationship between family planning, life expectancy and economic growth. Generally, most people and organizations concur that there is a relationship among these variables. Birth control has an input in the rate of population growth. The level of population in the world or in a country seems to impact on economic growth and the level of the standard of living f the people. Let us look at the question of the relationship between family planning and population growth. The more the people practice family planning the more likely that the population will stabilize in the long run. The population may also grow at a decreased rate. There is no question on the fact that family planning has assisted in controlling the rate of population growth the world over. In most countries, where family planning has been practiced the rate of population growth is lower than in countries where the issue of family planning is not wide spread. In most developed countries where family planning is practiced at a larger scale, the rate of population growth is lower than in some developing countries where there is little family planning. Let us shift attention to the relationship between population growth and economic development. Some economists have found a relationship between the rate of population growth and economic growth. They have established that countries with low rate of population growth have realized a better rate of economic growth. The most cited example...
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...Birth Control and Poverty Reduction In: Social Issues Birth Control and Poverty Reduction Mashell Chapeyama Zimbabwe This week we looked at the relationship between family planning, life expectancy and economic growth. Generally, most people and organizations concur that there is a relationship among these variables. Birth control has an input in the rate of population growth. The level of population in the world or in a country seems to impact on economic growth and the level of the standard of living f the people. Let us look at the question of the relationship between family planning and population growth. The more the people practice family planning the more likely that the population will stabilize in the long run. The population may also grow at a decreased rate. There is no question on the fact that family planning has assisted in controlling the rate of population growth the world over. In most countries, where family planning has been practiced the rate of population growth is lower than in countries where the issue of family planning is not wide spread. In most developed countries where family planning is practiced at a larger scale, the rate of population growth is lower than in some developing countries where there is little family planning. Let us shift attention to the relationship between population growth and economic development. Some economists have found a relationship between the rate of population growth and economic growth. They...
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...methods on contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. While there is general agreement about its provisions on maternal and child health, there is great debate on its mandate that the Philippine government and the private sector will fund and undertake widespread distribution of family planning devices such as condoms, birth control pills, and IUDs, as the government continues to disseminate information on their use through all health care centers. Passage of the legislation was controversial and highly divisive, with experts, academics, religious institutions, and major political figures declaring their support or opposition while it was pending in the legislature. Heated debates and rallies both supporting and opposing the RH Bill took place nationwide. The Supreme Court delayed implementation of the law in March 2013 in response to challenges. On April 8, 2014, the Court ruled that the law was "not unconstitutional" but struck down eight provisions partially or in full.[ Criticism[edit] Opponents of the bill argue that: People's freedom to access contraceptives is not restricted by any opposing law, being available in family planning NGOs, stores, etc. The country is not a welfare state: taxpayer's money should not be used for personal practices that are harmful and immoral; it can be used to inform people of the harm of BCPs. The penal provisions constitute a violation of free choice and conscience, and establishes religious persecution[17] ...
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