RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Expanding family planning options: offering the Standard Days Method™ to women in Istanbul
JF Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
JO J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 123
OP 127
DO 10.1783/1471189053629446
VO 31
IS 2
A1 Sibel Kalaca
A1 Dilsad Cebeci
A1 Sanda Cali
A1 Melda Karavus
A1 Irit Sinai
A1 Victoria Jennings
YR 2005
UL http://jfprhc.bmj.com/content/31/2/123.abstract
AB Background This study introduced the Standard Days Method™ (SDM), a fertility awareness-based method of family planning, to couples in a region of Istanbul, Turkey who were using a method of low effectiveness or no family planning method. The objective was to determine potential demand for, and satisfaction with, the SDM. Methods A total of 657 couples were selected by systematic sampling and offered the SDM. Those accepting this method were interviewed 1 and 3 months after starting the SDM. Results Some 47% of the participants were satisfied with the method and intended to continue using it. Conclusions Potential demand for the SDM was 80.3% (278/346 eligible women) among couples who were using a method of low effectiveness or no family planning method. Our results suggest that adding the SDM to the contraceptive method mix may benefit Turkish women.