ABSTRACT
PIP: The Population Center Foundation of the Philippines conducted a Study of the Flow of Scientific Information in the Philippine Population Program. It is hoped that the study will provide policymakers and communicators with information helpful in designing improved communication programs within population programs. Phase I of the study included: 1) an analysis of the information flow to and within major family planning agencies; 2) an analysis of family planning newsletter mailing lists; 3) a content analysis of 6 family planning newsletters; and 4) an investigation into the ways scientific/technical information is used by clinic personnel. The study showed that very little scientific information flows from family planning researchers to family planning communicators. Family planning newsletters contain little scientific information and the publications are not shared within organizations. The study pointed out the need for closer links between research institutions and family planning field personnel. A set of guidelines was drawn up for management action to increase the utilization of research by field workers.^ieng
