Family planning availability and contraceptive practice.
Analysis of World Fertility Survey data from five countries--Colombia, Costa Rica, Korea, Malaysia and Nepal--shows that the availability of contraceptive services and supplies is a major determinant of use. In Nepal, where few women know where to obtain supplies, only two percent are contracepting. In Costa Rica, where almost all married women know an outlet nearby, 53 percent use effective methods.
D003105:Colombia; D003268:Contraception Behavior; D003364:Costa Rica; D004522:Educational Status; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea; D008296:Malaysia; D009390:Nepal; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014186:Transportation