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Abstract

Can family planning programs affect high desired family size in sub-Saharan Africa? (PDF
Bongaarts,John
International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health 37(4): 209-216
Publication date: 2011



This study begins with a discussion of various measures of fertility preferences and then uses cross-country analyses to examine the potential role of family planning programs in reducing desired family size.




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