YAFS5

The 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS5) is the fifth in the series of widely cited surveys on Filipinos aged 15-24 led by @UPPopInst

[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

On behalf of UPPI and YAFS5, we thank you for such an eventful year and we cannot wait to share what we have in store in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣. Happy new year! 🎆🥳

[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

Amid a growing HIV epidemic in the Philippines, the percentage of youth who are aware of HIV and/or AIDS has declined to its lowest level since 1994. #WorldAIDSDay #YAFS5PH #KabataangPinoy
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[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

Incidentally, students in 2021 rated their school performance lower than students in 2013. #YAFS5PH #KabataangPinoy

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[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

Childhood and adolescence are critical stages of development that require close parental support and guidance. A third of Pinoy youth, however, have had to navigate the challenges of growing up without the presence of both biological parents. #YAFS5PH

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[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

“The whole idea of why we’re in the business of data gathering,” Prof. Grace T. Cruz said at the Oct. 14 forum, is so the data could be “used as a scientific basis for the formulation of appropriate policies for the welfare of young people.” #YAFS5PH
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[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

YAFS5 findings were cited in this @inquirerdotnet editorial dated 16 October:

"The pandemic has shown that mental well-being is an integral part of an individual’s health, and neglecting it has a steep cost to society and the economy."

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[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

"Davao and Bangsamoro reported teenage pregnancy rates of more than 10 percent, while Eastern Visayas had the highest percentage of female teenagers who were currently pregnant during the time of the survey at 4.1 percent." https://t.co/gCbeRGoytG

[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

"Fewer young Filipinos are having sex before marriage and those who do will use a condom or other sexual protection for their first time, a nationwide survey by the University of the Philippines revealed." #YAFS5PH @UPPopInst

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[Mariejo S. Ramos @MariejoSRamos]

Moving forward from the survey’s findings, sociologist @sosyolohija said “we should look at the social factors” that influence young adult sexuality and overall health: Where are they getting these substances, where do they get their influences from and who keeps a check on them?

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

[Trigger warning: self-harm, suicide, depression]

'IT'S ALWAYS BEEN THERE, THE PANDEMIC JUST AMPLIFIED IT.'

That was what Paolo said about his suicidal thoughts in an interview with the Inquirer early this week.

READ: https://t.co/i4iSHTz4CA

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

The Filipino youth may be having a tougher time dealing with mental health issues, but they are veering away from vices such as smoking and drinking, the UP Population Institute said in a nationwide survey. | @MariejoRamosINQ /PDI https://t.co/RFIAF3gmzX

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

According to the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study of the UPPI, of every 10 young adult Filipinos, only three are currently drinking, one is smoking and close to none is using illegal drugs.

READ: https://t.co/pRY0rYPN4L

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

The 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study 'point to a positive change in young people’s non-sexual risk behaviors,' says the University of the Philippines Population Institute. https://t.co/V7IuJkmzYq

[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

Prof. Kabamalan formally closes the program: Ang role po namin as researchers ay nakumpleto na namin, to an extent, so this is really the time for agencies and development partners to take action. #YAFS5PH #KabataangPinoy

[YAFS5 @YAFS5PH]

The program has started! We're joined in person by members and representatives of the academe, government agencies and civil society organizations. Join us live on Facebook! #YAFS5PH #KabataangPinoy

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.@OfficialPOPCOM Deputy Executive Director Lolito Tacardon on the #YAFS5PH findings: We have mixed emotions, lalo sa program managers. [There's] some level of success in our current programs...At the same time, the youth still face issues regarding their SRH.