Family planning
Topic: Community health
Counseling and contraceptive services that let individuals and couples have the number of children they want, when they want them. Methods include intrauterine devices, hormonal methods, barrier methods and permanent methods. Give unbiased information on effectiveness, correct use and contraindications, support the client's own decision, and explain that condoms also protect against sexually transmitted infections.
- Also known as:
- Contraception, Birth control
- In Turkish:
- Aile planlaması
What does Family planning mean?
Family planning is part of the Community health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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