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Public opinion on and potential demand for vasectomy in semi-rural Guatemala

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  • Santiso, R.
  • Bertrand, J.T.
  • Pineda, M.A.
  • Guerra, S.

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In this study of 1,600 men aged 25-50 from semi-rural Guatemala, three-fourths had heard of vasectomy. Among these, 54 per cent approved of it. However, the survey reveals a widespread lack of knowledge regarding the procedure, as well as negative perceptions or doubts about its effect on sexual performance, ability to do hard work, health, and manhood. One-fourth of the respondents who knew of vasectomy and who desired no more children expressed interest in having the operation, a finding which raises questions as to the potential (unrecognized) demand for vasectomy in other developing countries.

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  • Santiso, R. & Bertrand, J.T. & Pineda, M.A. & Guerra, S., 1985. "Public opinion on and potential demand for vasectomy in semi-rural Guatemala," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 75(1), pages 73-75.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.75.1.73_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.75.1.73
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