Abstract |
The study presented sexual reproductive health (SRH) programs provided to couples in Catbalogan City, Philippines. Data was gathered using a survey questionnaire interviews, and supplemented with secondary data from local SRH providers in Catbalogan and those from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Data showed that efforts from the government and other nongovernmental organizations have influenced couples to practice or participate in several family planning related interventions. Half of the respondents reported positive effects on their lives. Over the years, SRH programs have resulted into declining trend in population growth and fertility rate in the Philippines while there is a sustained positive trend on the use/access of various form of contraception. The said improvement however resulted into outcomes below the desired values. SRH programs and its implementation strategies need to be revisited to identify additional or more effective forms of interventions to achieve the targets. |