The comparison of reproductive health data in a rural district in Turkey (1981-2001)
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2002-12
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Taylor & Francis
Abstract
Objectives The main objective was to compare new reproductive and family planning data with data from the 1981 survey.
Methods All 15-49-year-old married women living in seven villages of Gemlik were interviewed and the data were compared with the 1981 data of the same villages. Results In 1981, 66.8% used a family planning method, 6.8% used an intrauterine device, 10.2% used oral contraceptives and 10.0% used condoms. In 2001, these values were 93.0%, 36.5%, 6.0% and 14.8%, respectively. In 1981, 51.5% and in 2001 35.5% used coitus interruptus.
Conclusion In 20 years, users of both current family planning methods and modern methods have increased; users of traditional methods have decreased
Results In 1981, 66.8% used a family planning method, 6.8% used an intrauterine device, 10.2% used oral contraceptives and 10.0% used condoms. In 2001, these values were 93.0%, 36.5%, 6.0% and 14.8%, respectively. In 1981, 51.5% and in 2001 35.5% used coitus interruptus.
Conclusion In 20 years, users of both current family planning methods and modern methods have increased; users of traditional methods have decreased.
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Family planning, Married women, Reproductive age, Rural areas, Public, environmental & occupational health, Obstetrics & gynecology
Citation
Aytekin, N. T. vd. (2002). "The comparison of reproductive health data in a rural district in Turkey (1981-2001)". European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, 7(4), 234-237.