The ZDHS in 1992 did not interview men, and studies that have included men are few and small. According to 1992 ZDHS data, contraceptive methods that require the participation of men condom, withdrawal, and periodic abstinence make up 35 percent of all contraceptive use among women. Because of difficulties supporting large families in a period of economic crisis, family planning specialists anticipate an increase in male support for contraceptive use. In response to the liberalization of media policy and legislation, more privately owned newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations are appearing. These information channels are available mainly to the general public living in the urban areas of the Copperbelt, Central, and Lusaka provinces.
Radio is a prime source for news and entertainment.
There are about 1 million radio sets in Zambia with an estimated 3.5 million listeners. Zambia has two daily, one biweekly, and four weekly newspapers. Folk media play an increasingly important role in health communication activities. Virtually every town-ship has an amateur community drama troupe coordinated by the Theatre and Arts Association. Many have professional troupes with interests in theater for development.