Infant feeding patterns and the marketing of infant foods in the Philippines

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted in Cebu City, Philippines, to examine the effects of the infant formula industry's marketing efforts on infant health via their influence on mothers' infant-feeding patterns. The study protocol involved measurement of marketing activity and monitoring of infant-feeding through the first six months of the infants' lives. The results show that pervasive marketing of infant formula and related products causes reduction in breast feeding. This could have negative effects on the health of infants, particularly those from poor families whose mothers do not have the education nor the resources to bottle-feed in the proper way.

Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing, Dry, condensed, evaporated products, Infants Formulas, Dry, Breast feeding, Bottle feeding, Infant formulas, Cebu, Philippines, Powdered infant formulas

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The effects of fertility intentions and access to services on contraceptive use in Tunisia

Article Abstract:

The relationship between access to social services, the demand to limit fertility and the prevalence of contraceptive use in Tunisia was examined. Results revealed that access to family planning services plays a key role in enhancing people's motivation to use reversible modern contraception methods. Hence, expansion of access to such services can significantly boost contraceptive use in Tunisia.

Research, Tunisia, Usage, Community health services, Health behavior, Contraceptives, Family planning services

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Putting inputs to work in elementary schools: What can be done in the Philippines?

Article Abstract:

A survey study was conducted in the Philippines to find out how the kind of elementary education being implemented influences student achievement in developing countries. Results showed that provision of more workshops and classrooms instead of improvement of the teaching methods represent the best educational investment in the Philippine context. The results, however, are not conclusive.

Social aspects, Standards, Education, Philippines, Elementary schools

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