Popularizing spacing methods of family planning in rural areas: the perception of programme personnel and the community in Karnataka
Rajaretnam, T.; Deshpande, R.V.
Journal of Institute of Economic Research. J.S.S. Institute of Economic Research 27(1): 25-34
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-2851 PMID: 12287030 Document Number: 532309
"In this study an attempt has been made to identify the possible factors inhibiting the use of spacing methods through a field investigation in the rural areas of northern Karnataka [India] by interviewing both programme personnel and the community (leaders and couples). This paper presents the salient findings and policy implications of the study.... The specific objectives of the study were: (i) to assess the perception and experiences of the programme personnel, from district level to grassroots level, about popularizing spacing methods of family planning in the rural areas; (ii) to understand the community leaders' knowledge about spacing methods and their perception regarding couples accepting them; and (iii) to study the knowledge, attitude and practice of different family planning methods by couples...in the villages."