Effects of conjugal power differences in contraceptive use: The case of the Philippines

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Economics

Thesis Adviser

Emily Christi Cabegin

Defense Panel Member

Mitzie Irene P. Conchada
Andrew Adrian Y. Pua

Abstract/Summary

The main purpose of this study is to capture the conjugal power differences between the Filipino spouses in using contraceptives. The variables needed were obtained from the 2003 national demographic and health survey. The power index was constructed using principal component analysis. After which, the different profiles of couples in terms of their achievement of their desired number of children were identified. These profiles are the variables used in the regression model, which was constructed using the variables obtained from the 2003 national demographic and health survey. Utilizing the multinomial logistic regression, the differences on the effects of conjugal power of the husband and wife on contraceptive use was demonstrated.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14328

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

109 leaves ; 28 cm. + ; 1 computer optical disc.

Keywords

Birth control -- Philippines; Contraception -- Philippines; Contraceptives -- Philippines

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