Reproductive Health in Developing Countries
Subtitle: Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions
Contributors: Amy O. Tsui (Editor); Judith N. Wasserheit (Editor); John G. Haaga (Editor)
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: July 2, 1997
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 328
ISBN-13: 9780309056441
Subjects: Health systems & services; Public health & preventive medicine; Reproductive medicine; Obstetrics; Sexual Hygiene; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Health/Fitness; Forensic Medicine; Public Health; Gynecology & Obstetrics; Developing countries; Gynecology; Human reproduction; Hygiene, Sexual; Social aspects
Description: 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.