Understanding family planning decision-making: perspectives of providers and community stakeholders from Istanbul, Turkey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A number of factors may determine family planning decisions; however, some may be dependent on the social and cultural context. To understand these factors, we conducted a qualitative study with family planning providers and community stakeholders in a diverse, low-income neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey.

Methods

We used purposeful sampling to recruit 16 respondents (eight family planning service providers and eight community stakeholders) based on their potential role and influence on matters related to sexual and reproductive health issues. Interviews were audio-recorded with participants' permission and subsequently transcribed in Turkish and translated into English for analysis. We applied a multi-stage analytical strategy, following the principles of the cons

SUBMITTER: Karadon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502330 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature