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Adolescents, those between the ages of 10-19 years old, are an important at-risk population. Because of the lack of knowledge on sexual and reproductive health, adolescents are exposed to unplanned pregnancies, high-risk pregnancies, and high risk of STIs. In June 2021, under EO 141, President Rodrigo Duterte declared that the prevention of teenage pregnancy a national priority. While there has been a decrease in teenage pregnancy rate, from 8.5% in 2017 to 5.4% in 2022, the Philippines still has one of the highest adolescent pregnancy rates in Southeast Asia, only second to Laos. This study will determine the factors contributing to the high adolescent pregnancy rates in the Philippines using a mixed-methods approach. Patterns of sexual behavior, reproductive health and family planning, and factors affecting adolescent pregnancy will be examined via a cross-sectional survey of females aged 15 to 19 years. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews will also be conducted to gain insights into their perceptions of the delivery of adolescent health services related to maternity care and reproductive health. Lastly, interventions to decrease the rates of adolescent pregnancy will be explored and pilot implementation of the intervention will be done. The findings from this research can contribute to evidence-based policy-making and program development to address adolescent pregnancy effectively.

Postnatal care is vital for maternal and child health. It ensures the well-being of both mother and newborn through timely management of postpartum complications, promotion of breastfeeding, and monitoring of the baby's growth and development. While antenatal care patterns in the Philippines remain high over 90%, postnatal care services utilization is relatively low at 70% to 80%. This study will determine the factors contributing to the low utilization of postnatal care services in the Philippines using a mixed-methods approach. Patterns of postnatal care, rates of maternal danger signs, and factors affecting postnatal care utilization will be examined via a cross-sectional survey of postpartum females. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews will also be conducted to gain insights into their perceptions of the delivery of postnatal care services. Lastly, interventions to increase utilization of postnatal care services will be explored and pilot implementation of the intervention will be done. The findings from this research can contribute to evidence-based policy-making and program development to promote postnatal care services utilization effectively.

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