USAPAN

The Usapan series is a carefully structured process for a facilitated group discussion on

family planning (FP) and maternal health care. Usapan aims to promote FP and maternal

health care by providing essential information that is emotionally appealing, so that at the

end of the session participants can link a particular method or service as possibly being

responsive to their needs. At the end of an Usapan group session, the participant who has

a method/service in mind receives a one-on- one counseling session with a trained service

provider for a more thorough discussion of the method or service s/he is interested in.

The accompanying facilitator’s guide is intended specifically for private practicing

midwives (PPMs) who aim to widen their client base and thereby increase revenues by

conducting service marketing activities such as the Usapan series. Although Usapan has

been well-tested as a user-friendly approach, there are certain technical aspects that can

only be learned by PPMs.

Intended Audience:

Men and women of reproductive age (15-49) years old) including adolescents

Vision:

Empowered men and women living healthy, productive and fulfilling lives and exercising

the right to regulate their own fertility through legally and acceptable family planning

services.
Mission

The DOH in partnership with LGUs, NGOs, the private sectors and communities ensures

the availability of FP information and services to men and women who need them.

Program Goals:

To provide universal access to FP information, education and services whenever and

wherever these are needed.

Objectives:

General
To help couples, individuals achieve their desired family size within the context of

responsible parenthood and improve their reproductive health.

MATERIALS
Stick to 2.15hours or less. This is the average duration for the Usapan

● Standard PowerPoint file

● LCD projector

● Screen or wall to flash the presentation on

● ALTERNATIVE: Flip Tarp OF Family planning