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topics under category "Contraception
(Birth Control) and Family Planning".
Contraception (birth control)
is a regimen of one or more actions, devices, or medications followed in
order to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of a woman
becoming pregnant or giving birth. Therefore contraception is the
utilization of various and sundry surgical procedures, devices,
practices, agents, or drugs with the intention of preventing conception
or impregnation (pregnancy). Methods and intentions typically termed
birth control may be considered a pivotal ingredient to family
planning. Birth control is a controversial political and ethical
issue in many cultures and religions, and although it is generally less
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Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning |
| Pharmacist survey of contraceptive availability, knowledge and practices, |
| Heichelheim J; Holscher M; Meekers D; Pirvulescu M |
| Bucharest, Romania, Population Services International [PSI], 1998. iv, 39 p. |
| This study examined contraceptive knowledge, availability, and distribution practices among pharmacists in 3 |
| counties in Romania: Cluj in Transylvania, Constanta in Dobregea, and Iasi in Moldova. Weighted data were |
| obtained from surveys conducted among 263 pharmacists from urban and rural areas in August 1998. Findings |
| indicate that method mix was low and centered on oral pills and condoms. Stockouts (depletion of supplies) |
| occurred in both urban and rural areas. 55% reported ever having stockouts. Urban pharmacies stocked 4 or more |
| brands of oral pills, while rural pharmacies carried only 1 or no brands. 98% of urban and 75% of rural pharmacies |
| stocked condoms. 57% carried 2-3 brands of condoms. The most commonly available brand was Durex, which is |
| expensive. Sales volume was low for pills and condoms. Over 50% did not recommend a specific contraceptive |
| method. The most recommended method was the condom, followed by the pill. Little product information was |
| provided. Few pharmacists had formal contraceptive training. Generic information materials were scarce, but did |
| cover a range of methods. It is recommended that pharmacists receive more training and informational support in |
| industry newsletters and provide information on methods and their proper use. Social marketing would increase |
| demand and consistent supplies of high quality, affordable products. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT2T 30-06) |
| PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Pharmacist survey of contraceptive availability, knowledge |
| and practices, Romania, 1998.", is(are) Heichelheim J; Holscher M; Meekers D; Pirvulescu M. The source of this |
| article is "Bucharest, Romania, Population Services International [PSI], 1998. iv, 39 p.". This article was published in |
| 1998 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT2T 30-06. All rights reserved with |
| PubHealth.info) PIN: 5030 |
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