| Popis: |
A study in 1964 of 317 males and 314 females was conducted in Pakistan to determine knowledge, attitudes, and practice of family planning; a comparison of the results is presented. The median age of the subjects was 30.9 for men and 25.7 for women. 13% of the men and 2% of the women knew the correct mechanism of conception. 51% of the males and 42% of the females knew of temporary methods of contraception, while 30% of the females knew of no methods. The most common method known was the condom. The most important reason for having childeren was love and care for males, and God's will for women. Economic reasons were those most often given for not having children. Reasons given most often for family planning were mother's health, care and education of children, and freedom for parents. The mean ideal number of children was 3.6. 71% of the men and 78% of the women wanted to adopt family planning. |
