Challenges and Successes in Family Planning in Afghanistan
Language:
English
Publisher:
Management Sciences for Health
Series/Journal Title:
MSH Occasional Paper
Volume:
6
Copyright:
2007
Pages:
22
Description:
Although misconceptions about family planning and cultural factors such as son preference presented some obstacles to progress, [two MSH] projects found that religion in Afghanistan is not a barrier to expanding family planning services. It was critical to engage clinicians and communities in culturally sensitive ways. Emphasizing the use of birth spacing to protect the health of mothers and children was especially effective. Activities to empower women
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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