Physicians' Views of Periodic Abstinence Methods: A Study in Four Countries

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. D...

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Published in:Studies in family planning 1988-07, Vol.19 (4), p.215-226
Main Authors: Snowden, Robert, Kennedy, Kathy I., Leon, Federico, Orense, Virginia C., Perera, Harin W., Phillips, Rodney, Askew, Ian, Flynn, Anna, Severy, Lawrence J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Billing
Body Temperature
Catholicism
Cervix Mucus
Contraception - methods
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Family planning
Female
Gynecology
Humans
Male
Mauritius
Medical sociology
Natural Family Planning Methods
Oral contraceptives
Ovulation method
Periodic abstinence
Peru
Philippines
Physicians
Population
Pregnancy
Research methods
Sri Lanka
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0039-3665
1728-4465
DOI:10.2307/1966553