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Some factors in the choice of male or female sterilisation in Aberdeen

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Barbara Thompson ,
Ian MacGillivray  and
Cynthia Fraser
Barbara Thompson
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Aberdeen
Ian MacGillivray
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Aberdeen
Cynthia Fraser
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Aberdeen
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Summary

In a random sample of 84 men and 167 women, medical considerations, an intransigent attitude of one partner or a fear of adverse effects, were related to the decision on which partner should seek sterilisation. Only 19% of couples felt that they had a real choice between male and female sterilisation.

Type
Short Reports
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 23 , Issue 3 , July 1991 , pp. 359 - 363
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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