Demographic and socio-economic variations in health and family planning behavior in urban Pakistan

Osborn, R.W.; Ameen, S.

Social Science and Medicine 9(11-12): 659-663

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0037-7856
PMID: 1224230
DOI: 10.1016/0037-7856(75)90180-8
Document Number: 506016
In a sample of married women in the reproductive ages in Lahore, Pakistan systematic variations by demographic variables are found for use of modern contraceptive methods and use of maternal-child health services varies by socio-economic status. A significant group of women report their intention to use modern obstetrical services for future deliveries but a majority intend to continue use of the traditional untrained midwife.

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