Document Type
Case Study
Publication Date
2002
Abstract
Infertility is a major reproductive health problem throughout much of the world. Despite the prevalence and seriousness of infertility, the population and reproductive health field has largely neglected this problem. National policies and international donor organizations have been one-sided in their focus on programs designed to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This issue of Quality/Calidad/Qualité, with clinic-based narratives and case reports from India and Nigeria, illustrates what is involved in trying to address the problem of infertility in developing countries. A possible framework for incorporating limited infertility care into a family planning or reproductive health program includes providing education and counseling, preliminary clinical services, referrals, and prevention of infertility.
DOI
10.31899/pgy4.1003
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Friday, Okonofua and Bishakha Datta. 2002. "What about us? Bringing infertility into reproductive health care," Quality/Calidad/Qualité no. 13. New York: Population Council.
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Family, Life Course, and Society Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, International Public Health Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Women's Health Commons
Comments
Issue no. 13 of Quality/Calidad/Qualité, a series of case studies of high-quality, innovative programs in sexual and reproductive health.