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Natural family planning use-effectiveness and continuation
1Department of Population Dynamics, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Natural family planning use-effectiveness studies yield inconsistent results due to varied definitions. Standardized criteria are essential for comparable natural family planning research and effective family planning method assessment.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Family Planning Research
Background:
- Numerous studies have evaluated natural family planning (NFP) methods.
- Existing research presents noncomparable results due to inconsistent terminology and definitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for standardized criteria in NFP use-effectiveness studies.
- To advocate for consistent methodology in family planning research.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on natural family planning use-effectiveness.
- Analysis of definitional inconsistencies in NFP studies.
Main Results:
- Imprecise definitions of terms lead to noncomparable study outcomes.
- Lack of standardized criteria hinders accurate assessment of NFP effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Standardized criteria are crucial for reliable natural family planning research.
- Consistent evaluation methods are necessary to compare NFP with other family planning options.
Keywords:
ContraceptionContraception ContinuationContraceptive EffectivenessContraceptive UsageDemographic FactorsDropoutsFamily PlanningFamily Planning Program EvaluationFamily Planning ProgramsFamily Planning, Behavioral MethodsMeasurementNatural Family PlanningPopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySampling StudiesStudiesSurvey MethodologySurveysTime FactorsUse-effectiveness