YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

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 uppi.upd.edu.ph/research/yafs5 Joined September 2021

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

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! 🎆🥳

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

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 uppi.upd.edu.ph/news/2022/yout…

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

Incidentally, students in 2021 rated their school performance lower than students in 2013. #YAFS5PH #KabataangPinoy uppi.upd.edu.ph/news/2022/top-…

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

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 uppi.upd.edu.ph/news/2022/1-in…

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

“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 bworldonline.com/health/2022/10…

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

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." opinion.inquirer.net/157891/mental-…

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

"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." manilatimes.net/2022/10/16/lat…

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YAFS5 @YAFS5PH

3 years ago

"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 newsinfo.inquirer.net/1680379/more-p…

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Mariejo S. Ramos @MariejoSRamos

3 years ago

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?

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Inquirer @inquirerdotnet

3 years ago

[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: inq.news/Suicidalthough…

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Inquirer @inquirerdotnet

3 years ago

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 newsinfo.inquirer.net/1680169/up-stu…

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Inquirer @inquirerdotnet

3 years ago

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: inq.news/smokingdrinking

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Rappler @rapplerdotcom

3 years ago

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. rappler.com/nation/filipin…