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Family planning programs: efforts and results, 1972-94
1Futures Group, Glastonbury, CT 06033-4409, USA.
Studies in Family Planning
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Family planning program effort in developing countries increased significantly until 1989, then slowed. While some programs weakened, many improved, especially in policy, though contraceptive availability lagged.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Demography
- Public Policy
Background:
- Family planning programs are crucial for public health and demographic shifts.
- Measuring program effort over time is essential for understanding their impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze time trends and differentials in family planning program effort in developing countries from 1972 to 1994.
- To examine how program strength relates to socioeconomic factors and specific program components.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of time-series data on family planning program effort indicators for developing countries.
- Comparison of program effort across different regions and socioeconomic settings.
Main Results:
- Overall program effort surged from 1972-1989, then plateaued.
- Countries with initially weak programs showed substantial improvement, particularly in policy aspects.
- The correlation between program strength and socioeconomic context diminished over time.
Conclusions:
- Family planning program effort has evolved, with significant gains in policy but slower progress in method availability.
- Improved programs increasingly mirror the characteristics of already strong programs.
- Understanding these trends is vital for optimizing global family planning initiatives.
Keywords:
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