Current reproductive technologies: increased access and choice?
This article discusses key issues related to current reproductive technologies including contextual and personal barriers to use, complexity of decision making, limited access to technologies for poor women and women of color, and the politics and social controversy surrounding this area. New reproductive technologies have to be put to the same test as any other product--can and will women use them correctly? We need to not only know about the technology itself; we also need to know about the individuals who intend to use the technology and about contextual factors that influence use. Accordingly, the articles in this issue focus on the multiple determinants that influence acceptability of reproductive technologies and the policy, political, and legal implications associated with their use.
Beckman
Linda J
LJ
Alliant International University, 1000 South Fremont, Unit 5, Alhambra, CA 91830-1360, USA. lbeckman@Alliant.edu
Harvey
S Marie
SM
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000941:ethics; D003267:Contraception / Q000941:ethics; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D008913:Minority Groups; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011203:Poverty; D011247:Pregnancy; D034121:Reproductive Health Services / Q000941:ethics*; D046269:Reproductive Rights; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000941:ethics*; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D013533:Gestational Carriers; D014930:Women; D014932:Women's Health Services / Q000941:ethics*; D014933:Women's Rights