title: Natural family planning revisited.
abstract: The article focuses on the role of natural family planning NFP as a component of reproductive health. It distinguishes NFP from the concept of fertility awareness method. Furthermore, the effectiveness of NFP as determined by previous studies is presented and the advantages and disadvantages of NFP are highlighted. Additionally, factors that influence the use of NFP methods are examined. Finally, delivery strategies and options for mainstreaming NFP into reproductive health services are identified and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Public Administration, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ateegf@ipa.edu.sa
authors.forename: Fahad A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Al-Ateeg
mesh_terms: D002582:Cervix Mucus; D003469:Culture; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D012252:Natural Family Planning Methods / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011247:Pregnancy; D018873:Pregnancy Rate