Non-medical birth control--a neglected and promising field.

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  • Author(s): Harvey PD; Altman DL
  • Source:
    American journal of public health [Am J Public Health] 1973 Jun; Vol. 63 (6), pp. 473-5.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: American Public Health Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 1254074 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0090-0036 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00900036 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Washington, DC : American Public Health Association
      Original Publication: New York [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Delivery of Health Care* ; Family Planning Services*; Adolescent ; Adult ; Africa ; Commerce ; Consumer Behavior ; Contraceptive Agents ; Contraceptive Devices ; Costa Rica ; Decision Making ; Female ; Health Planning ; Humans ; India ; Male ; Motivation ; Research Support as Topic ; United States
    • References:
      Fam Plann Perspect. 1972 Jul;4(3):9-12. (PMID: 5040829)
      J Advert Res. 1972 October;12(5):15-8. (PMID: 12276312)
      Am J Public Health. 1971 Apr;61(4):739-50. (PMID: 5139751)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Indexing Agency: PIP Local ID #: 731148. Indexing Agency: POP Local ID #: 00001319.
      Keywords: Barrier Methods*; Commerce; Commercial Sector*; Communication*; Contraception*; Contraceptive Distribution*; Contraceptive Methods; Distributional Activities; Economic Factors; Family Planning; Funds; Macroeconomic Factors; Mail-order*; Market Research*; Marketing*; Organization And Administration; Program Activities; Programs; Promotion*; Recommendations*; Reproductive Control Agents*; Research Methodology; Social Marketing*; United States
      Local Abstract: [PIP] The need for and methods of nonmedical family planning techniques are discussed in view of the continuing popularity of nonmedical channels of supply (5-7 million out of the 10-13 million who use contraception obtain supplies through nonmedical channels) and still unmet contraceptive needs in the United States. Lack of homogeneity in the population necessitates a choice of delivery mechanisms, and the passive system of medical service in family planning suggests the potential for the marketing approach to more effectively motivate potential family planning acceptors. Direct mail as contact and mail order as supply mechanisms are 2 especially promising aspects. Suggestions for research on how donor funds might be invested to explore the potential of these channels of information and delivery include market research on attitudes regarding contraceptive methods and delivery systems, experimentation with different delivery channels, ways of providing information at crucial points in the reproductive lives of individuals, and ways of preventing unwed teenage pregnancies.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Contraceptive Agents)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19730601 Date Completed: 19730731 Latest Revision: 20190514
    • Publication Date:
      20250114
    • Accession Number:
      PMC1775197
    • Accession Number:
      10.2105/ajph.63.6.473
    • Accession Number:
      4707546