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Title: | Attitudes Toward Family and Family Planning in the Pre-Saharan Maghreb |
Author: | Bowen, Donna L. |
Year: | 1983 |
Periodical: | Maghreb Review |
Volume: | 8 |
Issue: | 1-2 |
Period: | January-April |
Pages: | 8-17 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Morocco |
Subjects: | family planning Health and Nutrition Women's Issues Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) |
Abstract: | The pre-Saharan riverine villages of Morocco provided an opportunity for research to delineate attitudes of uninformed women towards family planning. The author carried out interviews in two villages, Mengara and Okba, in one specific geographic area, the ksars of Tafilalet. In order to aid understanding of the women's position in family planning, general data on the economic situation of the villages, health facilities, the role of families in regard to marriage, divorce and children, is also presented. In general, the village women in this study were far more disposed to use the dispensary and clinic than were the men. They were slightly more willing to try new treatment and return even if they had problems the first time. The major factor determining these women's willingness to use contraception was their perception of their health. Sections: note on methodology - physical and economic background - use of medical facilities - social background and attitudes toward family size - fertility - contraception practices and attitudes - conclusions. Notes. |