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Contraception, 64(4), 209-215, 2001

Periodic abstinence and calendar method use in Hungary, Peru, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka

K I Kennedy , Research Group on Methods for the Natural Regulation of Fertility**e1 , Research Group on Methods for the Natural Regulation of Fertility

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  • World Health Organization ROR
  • Special Programme of Research, Development, and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Geneva, Switzerland. darcanguesc@who.ch
DOI10.1016/s0010-7824(01)00252-9 PMID11747869
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Abstract

Focus group research was conducted in four countries to understand how couples who use calendar methods determine when they are at risk of pregnancy, what behavior they adopt during the fertile phase, and whether or not they are satisfied with their method. Calendar and periodic abstinence method users do not all know how to make correct calendar calculations of the fertile period, report being sexually active during the fertile period, and desire a more comprehensive approach to sexual behavior during the fertile period. Men's roles in the methods should be enhanced, and credible resources in the community should be enlisted to improve education, information, and communication.

Topics

Fertility Awareness > Methods > Calendar/Rhythm MethodFertility Awareness > User Experience > International PerspectivesResearch Methodology > Qualitative Research > Focus Group Studies
calendar method periodic abstinence international use, natural family planning calendar rhythm method effectiveness, fertile window calculation calendar method knowledge, periodic abstinence sexual behavior fertile phase, focus group research natural family planning, calendar method user satisfaction multiple countries, fertility awareness method education gaps developing countries, men's role in periodic abstinence family planning, rhythm method knowledge and practice international, Kennedy calendar method fertile period determination
PMID 11747869 11747869 DOI 10.1016/s0010-7824(01)00252-9 10.1016/s0010-7824(01)00252-9

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d'Arcangues, C., Kennedy, K. I., & Research Group on Methods for the Natural Regulation of Fertility (2001). Periodic abstinence and calendar method use in Hungary, Peru, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. *Contraception*, *64*(4), 209-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0010-7824(01)00252-9

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