Ways to make family planning popular in tribal villages
Prasad, L.B.
Social Welfare 19(6): 28-29
1972
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-8038 PMID: 12306141 Document Number: 419865
A study was conducted in Lakhipur, India, a tribal village of Santhals and Paharias, to discover their knowledge of and attitude toward the national family planning program. Only 60% of the respondents had heard of the program; only 2 or 3 people had any usable knowledge of family planning. There was widespread opposition, based on tradition and religion. Children in this area are still viewed as a economic asset. Much personal attention will be necessary to change attitudes in Lakhipur. Village leaders must become family planning acceptors. Propaganda should be frequent and varied. Door to door workers should be employed. Family planning personnel must be easily accessible.