Title: The missing link: why NFP is still "the best-kept secret".

POPLINE Document Number: 107739

Author(s):

Ek K

Source citation:

In: Natural family planning: current knowledge and new strategies for the 1990s. Proceedings of a conference, Part II, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, December 10-14, 1990, edited by John T. Queenan, Victoria H. Jennings, Jeffrey M. Spieler, Helena von Hertzen. [Washington, D.C.], Georgetown University, Institute for International Studies in Natural Family Planning, [1991]. :143.

Abstract:

The importance of continuing to bring scientific data to the attention of the medical community was stressed. Information on topics such as natural family planning (NFP) effectiveness and the documentation of dissatisfied and successful users of NFP was emphasized. It was also recommended that medical professionals be utilized in selected roles, such as consultants, to stimulate their interest and respect for the natural methods. The need for patience and perseverance in seeking support for NFP, not only from the medical profession but from the clergy and various religious groups, was discussed as well. It was suggested that positive words be used to describe NFP such as "scientific" and "modern" family planning with "No side effects." Ideas about marketing NFP through existing women's organizations and infertility intervention programs were explored, along with a plan to initiate fertility awareness programs in schools. The final recommendations were to target resources in the community, presenting NFP as a positive option. It was noted that NFP does not profit by attempting to discredit other family planning methods. (full text)

Keywords:

Recommendations
Natural Family Planning
Promotion
Family Planning, Behavioral Methods
Family Planning
Marketing
Economic Factors