Studies in Family Planning, 19(4), 215-226, 1988
Physicians' views of periodic abstinence methods: a study in four countries
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Abstract
A study of the knowledge, perceptions, and behavioral intentions of physicians regarding periodic abstinence (PA) methods was undertaken in Mauritius, Peru, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. Most respondents considered PA to be useful, although even the PA providers prescribed mainly non-PA methods. Detailed knowledge of PA methods was not evident, but most physicians were willing to initiate general discussion about PA with patients. Physicians favored methods perceived as "scientific" and "modern," which primarily prevent pregnancy and secondarily avoid other health risks. When carefully presented as "scientific" and "modern," methods presented to medical audiences may find acceptance and be more likely to result in referral.
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Snowden, R., Kennedy, K. I., Leon, F., Orense, V. C., Perera, H. W., Phillips, R., Askew, I., Flynn, A., & Severy, L. J. (1988). Physicians' views of periodic abstinence methods: a study in four countries. *Studies in family planning*, *19*(4), 215-226.
Snowden R, Kennedy KI, Leon F, Orense VC, Perera HW, Phillips R, et al. Physicians' views of periodic abstinence methods: a study in four countries. Stud Fam Plann. 1988;19(4):215-226.
Snowden, R., et al. "Physicians' views of periodic abstinence methods: a study in four countries." *Studies in family planning*, vol. 19, no. 4, 1988, pp. 215-226.