title: Behavioural and social issues in contraception.
abstract: Approximately 77% of the world's population lives in developing countries, where poverty prevails, and leads to high mortality and morbidity rates. About 95% of the world's population growth occurs in these countries, which are least equipped to meet the problem. Proper use of contraception is vital for these nations. The percentage of sexually active teenagers around the world is rising. However, only a minority of them use effective barrier contraceptives that protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Changes in contraceptive use could improve maternal and child health, reduce population growth, and ensure better provision of resources around the world.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Schenker
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Elchalal
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012945:Social Values