Case study: fertility decline in Iran |
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Authors: | Farnaz Vahidnia |
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Institution: | (1) University of California, Berkeley, USA |
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Abstract: | Iran has experienced one of the most successful family planning programs in the developing world, with 64 percent decline
in total fertility rate (TFR) between 1986 and 2000. This paper focuses on Iranians’ unique experience with implementation
of a national family planning program. Recognition of sensitive moral and ethical aspects of population issues resulted in
successful collaboration of technical experts and religious leaders. Involvement of local health workers, women health volunteers
and rural midwives led to great community participation. Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data in 2000 indicated a TFR
of 2.0 births per women and 74 percent contraceptive use among married women. This case study will help policy makers and
researchers in Moslem countries and other developing countries with high fertility rate to consider a successful family program
as a realistic concept with positive impacts on nation’s health and human development. |
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Keywords: | Total fertility rate Muslim country Family planning |
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