9780309056441: Reproductive Health in Developing Countries: Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions (Literature)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0309056446 ISBN 13: 9780309056441
Publisher: National Academies Press, 1997

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Amy O. Tsui, Judith N. Wasserheit, and John G. Haaga, Editors; Panel on Reproductive Health, National Research Council

From the Back Cover

Sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, infertility, and other reproductive problems are major concerns 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 four areas: Infection-free sex; intended pregnancies and births; healthy pregnancy and delivery; and healthy sexuality. 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 funds.

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Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0309056446
ISBN 13 
9780309056441
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
328
Editor
Haaga John G., Wasserheit Judith N., Tsui Amy O.