Level of Application of Family Development Session to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) Beneficiaries

Abstract

Attending the Family Development Session (FDS) is a condition to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) beneficiaries to avail the cash grants. This, study was conducted to evaluate the level of application and effectiveness of the FDS to 4P’s families particularly on health-related topics. This study used descriptive method of research with sixty (60) respondents from Bayambang, Pangasinan. They were selected purposively and were asked about their family profile, their family size, family type and number of children; their level of application of the health-related on Garantisadong Pambata, Cases on Common Childhood Illnesses, Wastong Nutrisyon, Waste Management and Backyard Gardening; and the level of effectiveness of the health-related topics to their family life. Results showed that topics Garantisadong Pambata, Prevention of childhood illness, Wastong Nutrisyon, Waste Management, and Backyard gardening practices and activities were always applied in the 4Ps Families. Garantisadong Pambata topic on proper hygiene practices for children were aIn addition, all health related practices and activities of FD were “effective” except for Backyard Gardening which according to them was “least effective”. It is then suggested that Backyard Gardening will be properly imposed and monitored to all 4Ps families at home.