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- Family planning refers to the use of modern contraception and other methods of birth control to regulate the number, timing, and spacing of human births. It allows parents, particularly mothers, to plan their lives without being overly subject to sexual and social imperatives.
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Jan 12, 2021 · Family planning (FP) can lengthen birth intervals and potentially reduce the risk of foetal death, low birthweight, prematurity, and being small for gestational age. Effective FP is most easily achieved through access to and acceptability of modern contraceptive methods (MCMs).
- Jayne Webster, Shari Krishnaratne, Jenna Hoyt, Shiferaw Dechasa Demissie, Nathaly Spilotros, Justine...
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- Bioecological Systems Theory. One of the key theories we look to help explain influences on individuals and their families is Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory.
- Family Systems Theory. When understanding the family, the Family Systems Theory has proven to be very powerful. Family Systems Theory comes under the Functional Theory umbrella and shares the functional approach of considering the dysfunctions and functions of complex groups and organizations.
- Functionalism. When considering the role of family in society, functionalists uphold the notion that families are an important social institution and that they play a key role in stabilizing society.
- Conflict Theory. Conflict theorists are quick to point out that U.S. families have been defined as private entities, the consequence of which has been to leave family matters to only those within the family.
Family planning is the consideration of the number of children a person wishes to have, including the choice to have no children, and the age at which they wish to have them. Things that may play a role on family planning decisions include marital situation, career or work considerations, financial situations.
Family planning is the practice of regulating the number and spacing of human births through the use of contraception and abortion. It allows couples and individuals to control the timing of their childbearing, and thereby to pursue educational and career goals, as well as to care for existing children and/or other family members, while ...
Why use family planning? Benefits – Mothers and babies are healthier when risky pregnancies are avoided. – Smaller families mean more money and food for each child. – Parents have more time to work and to be with family. – Delaying first or second pregnancy lets young people stay in school. Things to Consider
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Historically, women’s experiences dominated research studies and data on family planning, abortion, and reproductive health, since women were deemed more accurate reporters of reproductive events and perceived as the people ‘‘at risk.’’.
Oct 9, 2021 · This study aims to delineate the factors that influence family planning decision-making processes from the perspectives of community stakeholders such as prayer group leaders, parent-teacher association members, and family planning service providers.
