The relationship of contraceptive availability to contraceptive use.

摘要: Analysis of data collected in 7 developing countries 4 Latin American (Colombia Costa Rica Mexico and Panama) 2 Asian (Korea the Philippines) 1 African country (Kenya) as part World Fertility Survey (WFS) indicates that knowledge a family planning outlet is significantly positively related to an increase contraceptive use even when several factors thought influence fertility desires are held constant. Contraceptive may because knowing provide couples who desire control number spacing their children with means do so. Once women know differences travel time not seem be important determinant use. Part reason itself measure outlets proximity. However educational level stop childbearing likelihood woman will practice contraception. The results also indicate type method using. Specifically much less likely traditional methods. perceived cost associated methods pill IUD condom female sterilization used examine relationship these variables selected by current users Philippines. choice highly sensitive at least among users. In addition Philippines appear have unrealistic idea actual they currently Tables list percentage married fecund nonpregnant using contraceptives parity age child mortality sex ratio residence husbands occupation education marital status wanted last pregnancy wants more children.