Expanding family planning options: offering the standard, days Method (TM) to women in Istanbul

Kalaca, S; Cebeci, D; Cali, S; Sinai, I; Karavus, MELDA; Jennings, V

doi:10.1783/1471189053629446

Expanding family planning options: offering the standard, days Method (TM) to women in Istanbul

Kalaca S., Cebeci D., Cali S., Sinai I., Karavus M., Jennings V.

JOURNAL OF FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, vol.31, no.2, pp.123-127, 2005 (SSCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 31 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1783/1471189053629446
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)
Page Numbers: pp.123-127
Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background This study introduced the Standard Days Method (TM) (SDM), a fertility awareness-based method of family planning, to couples in a region of Istanbul, Turkey who were using a method of low effectiveness or no family planning method. The objective was to determine potential demand for, and satisfaction with, the SDM.