Causes and Consequences of Unwanted Pregnancy from Asian Women's Perspectives

Abstract

Shortcomings of contraceptives and of family planning delivery systems are major reasons for unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion in Third World countries. Family planning and health programs should provide empathetic counseling for contraceptive choices and pregnancy termination, adjust management systems and procedures to facilitate women's access to services and information, and offer comprehensive services to
meet their multiple reproductive health needs.