FEATURES OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN SYRIA

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2
Year: 
2017

Zina Khamama, A.S. Khomik, PhD; S.N. Suslina, PhD Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia; 6, Miklukho-Maklai St., Moscow 117198, Russian Federation

The paper reviews the current state of birth rates in Arab countries and analyzes of the problems of contraception in Syria where intrauterine devices and oral contraceptives are widely used. The causes of induced abortions and non-use of contraceptives are established. Since the results of contraceptive use have been found to be unsatisfactory, the authors outline developments of new local contraceptive methods and ways to improve family planning services in the public and private sectors and to distribute contraceptives in the rural and poor communities.
Keywords: 
the Arab world
Syria
birth rates
family planning
reproductive freedom
current birth control method
induced abortion
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