Coitus-dependent family planning methods: Observations from Bangladesh

Alan Gray*, Jamil H. Chowdhury, Bruce Caldwell, Ahmed Al-Sabir

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    Abstract

    Some coitus-dependent methods of family planning, such as withdrawal, periodic abstinence, and the condom, require male involvement for their use, and using these methods in combination has proved to be sensible. An investigation of why male and female respondents in a survey conducted in Bangladesh often gave conflicting answers about which methods they were currently using, particularly about 'traditional' methods and condoms, showed that inconsistency in their reports arose because these methods are used in combination to such an extent that they are difficult to distinguish. In order to obtain reliable responses about these methods, a survey approach different from the long-established one is required.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)43-53
    Number of pages11
    JournalStudies in Family Planning
    Volume30
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 1999

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