title: Characteristics of ovulation method acceptors: a cross-cultural assessment.
abstract: Five programs of instruction in the ovulation method (OM) in diverse geographic and cultural settings are described, and characteristics of approximately 200 consecutive OM acceptors in each program are examined. Major findings include: the religious background and family size of acceptors are variable, as is the level of previous contraceptive use. Acceptors are drawn from a wide range of socioeconomic and religious backgrounds; however, family planning intention was similarly distributed in all five countries. In sum, the ovulation method is accepted by persons from a variety of backgrounds within and between cultural setting.
authors.affiliation: Natural Family Planning Center o Washington, D.C., Bethesda, MD 20817-3810.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Klaus
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Labbok
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002410:Catholicism; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D004522:Educational Status; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012252:Natural Family Planning Methods; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors