Fertility and family planning in Thailand, 1987
Leoprapai, B.; Thongthai, V.
Warasan Prachakon Lae Sangkhom 2(1): 21-41
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0857-717X PMID: 12316142 Document Number: 364072
Using data from a study of Determinants and Consequences of Contraceptive Use Patterns in Thailand, it was found that fertility was still higher in the rural areas than in the urban areas. Regional fertility differentials were still evident. However, there were no differences in contraceptive prevalence rates between urban and rural areas due to the widespread presence of government contraceptive outlets. Nevertheless, there were still some differences in contraceptive prevalence rates among regions. Female sterilization was the most popular method, followed by pills and injectables. Natural and traditional methods were used by only a few. The majority of contraception used were female methods. About 1/2 of contraceptive users in Bangkok and urban areas received services from the private sector. The methods were mainly condom and pills through drugstores. The private sector made little contribution in the rural areas.