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Use of maternal–child health services and contraception in Guatemala and Panama

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

Charles W. Warren ,
Richard S. Monteith ,
J. Timothy Johnson ,
Roberto Santiso ,
Federico Guerra  and
Mark W. Oberle
Charles W. Warren
Affiliation:
Division of Reproductive Health, Center for Health Promotion and Education, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Richard S. Monteith
Affiliation:
Division of Reproductive Health, Center for Health Promotion and Education, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
J. Timothy Johnson
Affiliation:
Division of Reproductive Health, Center for Health Promotion and Education, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Roberto Santiso
Affiliation:
Asociation Pro-Bienestar de la Familia, Guatemala
Federico Guerra
Affiliation:
Ministry of Health, Panama
Mark W. Oberle
Affiliation:
Division of Reproductive Health, Center for Health Promotion and Education, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Summary

This paper presents data from two recent maternal–child health (MCH) and family planning surveys in Guatemala and Panama and examines the extent to which the use of contraception is influenced by the use of MCH services as compared with the influence of an increase in parity. The findings suggest that utilization of MCH services and parity independently are associated with a woman's decision to use contraception. The study also found two groups that appear to be particularly in need of both MCH and family planning services: high parity women and Indians. In both Guatemala and Panama, improved health care services for these two groups should be a priority.

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Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 19 , Issue 2 , April 1987 , pp. 229 - 243
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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