The dilemma of family planning in a North Indian State
Misra, B.D.; Simmons, R.; Ashraf, A.; Simmons, G.
Studies in Family Planning 7(3): 66-74
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-3665 PMID: 1273910 DOI: 10.2307/1965037Document Number: 439789
An empirical study of the family planning program and its clients in the rural areas of Allahabad Division of Uttar Pradesh in India was undertaken in 1971-1972. While family planning acceptance in this region is low, interviews with villagers and family planning staff suggest that organizational shortcomings of the program may help to explain the low level of acceptance. The reported level of contact between the program field staff and the village population was unexpectedly low. The paper discusses a number of administrative problems within the family planning organization, especially at the level of the primary health center. It is concluded that in designing family planning programs, efforts should be made to minimize organizational requirements.