title: Emotional factors in family planning.
abstract: the need to have a baby; the need to have a particular baby; the need to have a baby at a particular time; "bad" feelings about conception control; those at greatest risk of unwanted pregnancy through emotional factors. A schema for assessing relevant emotional factors, while at the same time raising the individual's own consciousness about motivation, is given. The doctor's role in the management of such emotional factors and his own relevant emotional responses are considered.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003267:Contraception; D003376:Counseling; D004644:Emotions; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006167:Guilt; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted