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Reproductive health in developing countries : expanding dimensions, building solutions / Amy O. Tsui, Judith N. Wasserheit, and John G. Haaga, editors ; Panel on Reproductive Health, Committee on Population, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gynecology--Social aspects--Developing countries.
- Gynecology.
- Human reproduction--Social aspects--Developing countries.
- Human reproduction.
- Sexual health--Developing countries.
- Sexual health.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (328 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1997.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, infertility, and other reproductive problems are a growing concern around the world, especially in developing countries. Reproductive Health in Developing Countries describes the magnitude of these problems and what is known about the effectiveness of interventions in the following areas: Infection-free sex. Immediate priorities for combating sexually transmitted and reproductive tract diseases are identified. Intended pregnancies and births. The panel reports on the state of family planning and ways to provide services. Healthy pregnancy and delivery. The book explores the myths and substantive socio-economic problems that underlie maternal deaths. Healthy sexuality. Such issues as sexual violence and the practice of female genital mutilation are discussed in terms of the cultural contexts in which they occur. Addressing the design and delivery of reproductive health services, this volume presents lessons learned from past programs and offers principles for deciding how to spend limited available funds. Reproductive Health in Developing Countries will be of special interest to policymakers, health care professionals, and researchers working on reproductive issues in the developing world.
- Contents:
- ""APPENDIX D Biographical Sketches""""Index""; ""Selected Publications, Committee on Population""
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780309174992
- 0309174996
- 9780309523714
- 0309523710
- 9780585026305
- 0585026300
- OCLC:
- 923257504
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