TY  - JOUR
A1  - Grace, Kathryn
T1  - Contraceptive use and intent in Guatemala
Y1  - 2010/08/10
JF  - Demographic Research
JO  - Demographic Research
SN  - 1435-9871
SP  - 335
EP  - 364
DO  - 10.4054/DemRes.2010.23.12
VL  - 23
IS  - 12
UR  - https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol23/12/
L1  - https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol23/12/23-12.pdf
L2  - https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol23/12/23-12.pdf
N2  - Guatemala is characterized by low contraceptive use rates and one

of the highest fertility rates in the Western Hemisphere. These

rates are particularly extreme for the poorest segment of the

population and for the indigenous population.  The purpose of this research is to

enhance understanding of the modern contraceptive revolution in

Guatemala through identification of the segments of the Guatemalan

population at most need for contraceptive and family planning

services. Using the most recently available survey data, the 2002

Reproductive Health Survey data set (RHS), classification trees

will be used to determine the women with greatest need for

reproductive health services. The results highlight the persistent

marginalization of the poor and the indigenous and provide further

insight into the impact of education, place of residence and

couple characteristics on contraceptive use and intent.

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