Perinatal and Infant Mortality Rates Overview
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What does PNP stand for?

  • Philippine National Population
  • Philippine National Police (correct)
  • Philippine National Power
  • Philippine Network for Protection
  • Which of the following is a program aimed at adolescents?

  • Rural Health Midwives Placement Program
  • Registered Nurses for Health Enhancement
  • Program for Young Parents (correct)
  • Responsible Parenting and Family Planning
  • What is the purpose of SHC?

  • To provide social services to families
  • To offer medical care for sexually transmitted infections (correct)
  • To facilitate hygienic practices in communities
  • To serve as a legal aid clinic for women
  • Which entity is responsible for reproductive health in the Philippines?

    <p>Commission on Population and Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PTA signify in community contexts?

    <p>Parent-Teacher Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of SRHR?

    <p>Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program directly targets the issue of sexually active women of reproductive age?

    <p>Sexually Active Women of Reproductive Age (SWRA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does STI stand for in the context of health?

    <p>Sexually Transmitted Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total subdermal implant claims in 2018 was attributed to private MCP-accredited birthing facilities?

    <p>81.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility was among the top three for subdermal implant reimbursement?

    <p>Gaspang Aguillon Birthing Clinic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of procedures are included under the Z Benefit Packages?

    <p>Payment for medical case rates and cancer treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the annual reports on the implementation of the RPRH Act from 2014 to 2017?

    <p>Evaluating the impact of reproductive health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the medical services covered under the RPRH Act?

    <p>Experimental drug treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of perinatal mortality?

    <p>Fetal deaths of 22 weeks or more and newborns dying under seven days of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the report show a total of 8,574 perinatal deaths?

    <p>2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the perinatal mortality rate in 2018?

    <p>5.06/1,000 live births</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend did infant mortality rates show from 2013 to 2017?

    <p>Declined consistently until 2018.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key aspect did the inclusion of perinatal mortality in the report aim to address?

    <p>To identify problems and assess changes in public health policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the trend for infant mortality rates in 2018?

    <p>It marginally increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred from the year 2014 to 2015 regarding perinatal mortality rates?

    <p>The rates remained unchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the infant mortality rate recorded in 2018?

    <p>7.78/1,000 live births</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total national government budget for the implementation of the RPRH Law in 2018?

    <p>Php41.88 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency had the highest allocation in the 2018 budget for RPRH-related items?

    <p>Department of Health (DOH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of its total budget did the DOH allocate for RPRH in 2018?

    <p>92%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did the Family Health and Responsible Parenthood (FHRP) receive in its total obligation for 2018?

    <p>Php2.25 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total obligation for the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in 2018?

    <p>Php7.30 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the DOH RPRH budget from 2017 to 2018?

    <p>Utilization slightly decreased for certain RPRH-related budgets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the adjusted budget allocation for POPCOM in 2018?

    <p>Php0.42 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total budget amount for the DOH in the 2018 General Appropriations Act?

    <p>Php106.08 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage increase in the number of pregnant women with at least four prenatal check-ups from 2017 to 2018?

    <p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to the improvement in facility-based delivery rates?

    <p>PhilHealth support for maternity care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point in pregnancy do most women typically seek prenatal care according to the field reports?

    <p>At quickening (around 20 weeks)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of facility-based deliveries (FBD) and skilled birth attendance (SBA) was reported in 2018?

    <p>94% and 95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of women who fail to visit during the first trimester with regard to antenatal care reporting?

    <p>They are not counted in the ANC indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of local health resolutions regarding deliveries at home?

    <p>They prohibit deliveries at home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of pregnant women were still giving birth at home with the assistance of traditional birth attendants in 2018?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the reporting for antenatal care (ANC) crucial to understanding maternal healthcare utilization?

    <p>It provides insights into early pregnancy care access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Perinatal and Infant Mortality Rates

    • Perinatal mortality rates increased from 2014 to 2015.
    • Perinatal mortality rates showed no significant change until 2018.
    • Perinatal mortality rate in 2018 was 5.06/1,000 live births.
    • Perinatal mortality includes fetal deaths of 22 weeks or more and newborns dying under seven days of life.
    • Infant mortality rates declined from 2013 to 2017.
    • Infant mortality rate increased marginally in 2018 to 7.78/1,000 live births.

    Prevalence of Malnourished Children

    • The prevalence of underweight children decreased from 2013 to 2015.
    • The prevalence of stunting decreased from 2013 to 2015.
    • The prevalence of wasting decreased from 2013 to 2015.
    • The prevalence of overweight children increased from 2013 to 2015.

    National Government Budget For The Implementation of the RPRH Law

    • The national government budget for RPRH in 2018 was Php41.88 billion
    • The 2018 budget was 10% higher than the RPRH budget in 2017.
    • The DOH remains the main source of funds for RPRH.
    • The DOH allocated Php41.35 billion in 2018 for RPRH which comprised 39% of their total budget.

    Subdermal Implant Claims

    • Private MCP-accredited birthing facilities accounted for 81.3% of subdermal implant claims in 2018.
    • Level 3 private hospitals accounted for 10.6% of subdermal implant claims in 2018.
    • The top three facilities for subdermal implant reimbursement were from the private sector.

    Maternal Care Service Utilisation

    • The number of pregnant women with at least four prenatal check-ups increased by one percentage point from 52% to 53% in 2017 and 2018.
    • Antenatal care is relatively low compared to facility-based delivery.
    • Field reports showed women usually seek prenatal care when quickening is felt.
    • Facility-based delivery (FBD) and skilled birth attendance (SBA) were reported at 94% and 95% respectively in 2018.
    • There is an increase from 2017 in FBD which is an indication of women’s preference to give birth in licensed health facilities.
    • 5% of women still give birth at home assisted by traditional birth attendants or hilots.
    • Improvements in FBD rate have been attributed to support PhilHealth provided to women giving birth in health facilities.
    • Improvements in FBD rate have also been attributed to local health resolutions prohibiting deliveries at home and incentives for traditional birth attendants and community health volunteers.

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    This quiz covers the trends in perinatal and infant mortality rates from 2013 to 2018, highlighting key changes, including notable declines in infant mortality. It also discusses the prevalence of malnourished children and the national budget allocation for the implementation of the RPRH Law. Test your understanding of these vital health statistics!

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