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Sexual and reproductive health - laying the foundation for a more just world through research and action Biennial Report 2004 2005
Health Systems
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Description
The attitudes of sexually active couples to contraception are shaped by various factors: prevailing social and cultural norms; their own assessment of the risks of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; and their perceptions of the quality of care they receive and the attitudes of providers