POPLINE Document Number: 282001
Author(s):
Green CP
Source citation:
Population Reports. Special Topic Monographs, 1978 Mar;(2):M37-M71.
Abstract:
Voluntary surgical sterilization is the most widely used contraceptive method in the world, with about 80 million couples currently using it to control their fertility. The number of people choosing sterilization has increased dramatically in recent years, from an estimated 3 to 4 million globally in 1950, to 20 million in 1970, and 65 million in 1975 (329,365,366). Interest in voluntary sterilization as a contraceptive measure has evolved rapidly since the 195Os, but especially so in the last five years. Surgical sterilization offers many advantages over other contraceptive methods: for couples desiring no more children, it is the most effective contraceptive method available; it is a one-time procedure that does not require sustained motivation, check-ups at regular intervals, or expenditures for contraceptive supplies; It can be performed on either men or women; the risk of complications or death is minimal, if the procedure is performed according to accepted medical standards; and it is extremely cost-effective if the procedure's cost is amortized over the couple's remaining reproductive years. (excerpt)
Keywords:
GlobalIndex page
Critique
Sterilization Seekers
Sterilization, Sexual
Contraceptive Methods Chosen
Contraceptive Effectiveness
Logistics
Psychological Factors
Family Planning Programs
Economic Factors
Family Planning
Contraceptive Usage
Contraception
Management
Organization and Administration
Behavior
Programs