Contraceptive specifications: report on a workshop.

摘要: It was suggested at a meeting in 1967 on the behavioral sciences and family planning programs that social scientists should be involved design of new contraceptives. The Center Population Research Council held 2-day workshop August 1969 to develop more rational approach contraceptives by working out specifications for variety methods suitable use different population groups. potential impact improved contraception is great. According 1965 National Fertility Survey 20% all births occurring between 1960-1965 were unwanted. If 3/4 these averted reduction 15% number would have taken place. Characteristics are numerous it recommended goal useful under differing circumstances. In development acceptability even than effectiveness investigators trying improve. There psychological factors affecting acceptability. kinds considered acceptable may differ various stages growth. Contraceptives must dependable harmless simple cheap. making observations suggestions research noted an ideal contraceptive universally preferred unlikely. aim toward system or technology--a rather single best method.