Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS) Overview

These flashcards summarize key findings and terms related to the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study, focusing on various aspects of Filipino youth's health, education, sexuality, and social behavior.

Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS)

The Philippines’ largest series of nationally and regionally representative cross-sectional surveys on young people aged 15 to 24.

Adolescent Health and Development Program

Strategic plan supported by YAFS5 aimed at improving health outcomes for adolescents.

Schooling status

Indicator of youth enrollment and completion rates in the school year, with 69% enrolled in 2020-2021.

K-12 enrollment

Initiative that has seen 48% of youth enroll in or complete senior high school since its launch.

Marital profile of youth

85% of youth have not entered into a marital union, with stable trends in cohabitation versus marriage.

Mean life satisfaction rating

Filipino youth rated their life satisfaction at 7.7 out of 10 on average.

Digital and media use

92% of Filipino youth own smartphones, with high engagement in various online activities.

Cyber harassment

1 in 5 young people know someone who has experienced online harassment, with 12% reporting personal harassment.

Premarital sexual experience

32% of males and 27% of females reported having sexual experience before marriage.

Antenatal care (ANC)

91% of women aged 15-24 received ANC from skilled providers, indicating improved maternal health practices.

Teenage pregnancy statistics

19% of females aged 15-24 have had a live birth, with a noted decline in early childbearing.

Contraceptive use

40% of sexually experienced male youth and 48% of female youth reported ever using family planning methods.

Knowledge about sex

The increase in young Filipinos who think they have enough knowledge about sex from 27% in 2013 to 35% in 2021.

Youth population statistics

The Philippines has a young population, with approximately 50% of the total population being individuals aged 24 and below.

Enrollment rates by region

Enrollment rates among youth differ by region, with some regions showing rates as high as 80%, while others are below 50%.

Access to health services

Statistics indicate that 75% of adolescents have access to basic health services, highlighting disparities in healthcare availability.

Youth unemployment rate

The youth unemployment rate stands at 14%, with significant variation across urban and rural areas.

Digital connectivity

85% of the youth population has internet access, contributing to increased opportunities for education and employment.