title: The need for a reproductive health approach.
abstract: A reproductive health approach recognizes that the foundations of women's health are laid in childhood and adolescence, and are influenced by factors such as nutrition, education, sexual roles and social status, cultural practices, and the socioeconomic environment. Reproductive health care strategies to meet women's multiple needs include education for responsible and healthy sexuality, safe and appropriate contraception, and services for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, delivery, and abortion.
authors.affiliation: World Bank, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: F T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Sai
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nassim
mesh_terms: D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000639:trends*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000639:trends; D011247:Pregnancy; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted; D012736:Sex Education / Q000639:trends*; D014933:Women's Rights / Q000639:trends