Family planning practice and participation in paid work among women of reproductive age in Western Visayas

Abstract

A study of 1,100 married women of reproductive age in Western Visayas showed a positive influence of family planning on the work participation of women. The findings support the hypothesis that the women’s opportunities to work tend to be enhanced by FP practice. Their being able to limit the number of their children or space their pregnancies have allowed them to have more time to work for a pay. The need for women to work and earn income becomes more evident when they already have children. As their number of children increases, their need to join the work force is also increased.