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Birth control practice in Khartoum.

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    The Egyptian Population and Family Planning Review
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    Family planning knowledge is widespread in Khartoum, with significant birth control use, primarily the pill, indicating a trend towards spacing births rather than limiting family size.

    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Reproductive Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Fertility surveys are crucial for understanding population dynamics and reproductive trends.
    • Assessing family planning knowledge and practices provides insights into societal reproductive behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of family planning knowledge and birth control use in Khartoum.
    • To identify popular birth control methods and understand the motivations behind their use.

    Main Methods:

    • A fertility survey conducted in Khartoum in 1978.
    • Data collection involved surveying husbands and wives regarding family planning practices.

    Main Results:

    • Widespread knowledge of family planning was observed in Khartoum.
    Keywords:
    AfricaAge FactorsArab CountriesCoitus InterruptusCondomContraceptionContraceptive UsageDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsFamily PlanningFemale SterilizationInjectablesIudKnowledgeLactation, ProlongedMale SterilizationMarriage DurationNorthern AfricaOral ContraceptivesPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsRhythm Method, CalendarRural PopulationSexual AbstinenceSocioeconomic FactorsSudanUrban PopulationVaginal Diaphragm

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  • Significant ever-use of birth control methods was reported.
  • The pill was the most popular method, followed by IUDs, rhythm, and withdrawal.
  • High consistency was found between husband and wife reports.

    • Conclusions:

    • Birth control methods are increasingly utilized in Khartoum.
    • Usage patterns suggest a primary purpose of birth spacing rather than limiting family size, particularly before the third live birth.