Herrin, Alejandro N.
Population, health and women / - p.341 - Vol. 21 No. 1 & 2 1994 .
Special Volume in Honor of Gelia T. Castillo
There are a number of issues regarding women's health, women's reproductive behavior, fertility impact of reproductive health programs and the effect of gender roles and expectations in these factors. This paper attempts to put together recently available Philippine information that could shed light to these issues. Analysis of national data suggests the absence of gender bias in the utilization of health care services. Planning and maternal care are deemed to have positive impact on women's health. So is women's reproductive health on fertility.
PIDS JPD 1994
Population - Philippines; Health - Philippines
Women - Philippines
Population, health and women / - p.341 - Vol. 21 No. 1 & 2 1994 .
Special Volume in Honor of Gelia T. Castillo
There are a number of issues regarding women's health, women's reproductive behavior, fertility impact of reproductive health programs and the effect of gender roles and expectations in these factors. This paper attempts to put together recently available Philippine information that could shed light to these issues. Analysis of national data suggests the absence of gender bias in the utilization of health care services. Planning and maternal care are deemed to have positive impact on women's health. So is women's reproductive health on fertility.
PIDS JPD 1994
Population - Philippines; Health - Philippines
Women - Philippines