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Users of traditional methods of contraception in Bangladesh: 1981–91

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

M. Mujibur Rahman ,
M. Nurul Islam  and
M. Mazharul Islam
M. Mujibur Rahman
Affiliation:
Department of Statistics, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
M. Nurul Islam
Affiliation:
Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
M. Mazharul Islam
Affiliation:
Department of Statistics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Summary

This paper examines the changing patterns of knowledge, attitude and use of traditional methods of contraception, compared to modern methods, over the last five contraceptive prevalence surveys in Bangladesh (1981–91). The results show that knowledge of at least one method of family planning is universal in Bangladesh and usage is higher at all ages for women who are using modern methods than for those who are using traditional methods. Educated women and those in employment are more likely to use modern contraceptive methods.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 28 , Issue 3 , July 1996 , pp. 257 - 264
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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References

Bangladesh Ministry of Health, Population Control and Family Planning (1990) Bangladesh Fertility Survey (BFS), 1989, Main Report. National Institute of Population Research and Training, Dhaka.Google Scholar
Bangladesh Ministry of Population Control and Family Planning (1981–1991) Bangladesh Contraceptive Prevalence Survey (CPS), 1981–91. Final Reports. Mitra & Associates, Dhaka.Google Scholar