The Social Weather Stations said that about 6 in 10 Filipinos believe that pregnancy is the most important problem of women today.
The survey was made of 1,500 adults polled in Nov. 21 to 25 last year.
59 percent said the most important problem of women was early teenage pregnancy.
The survey also showed that next to teenage pregnancy, physical violence and unexpected pregnancy, with 11 percent each.
Fifty-seven percent of the respondents said that the government’s efforts to solve it were adequate, the pollster added.
One out of four Filipinos also showed that they have used family planning methods in the past 6 months, with pill being the preferred method used by 14 percent.
Forty-five percent have availed of their family planning method in rural health units, 31 percent in barangay health stations, and 27 percent in pharmacies.
The survey also showed that 46 percent get their information on family planning l, followed by television with 23 percent, said SWS. (TDT)
