Culture, context and behaviour: anthropological perspectives on fertility in Southern Africa.
PubMedPublished 1 July 1988
Eleanor Preston‐Whyte
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The author uses an anthropological perspective to analyze fertility in South Africa, with a focus on the impact of sociocultural factors on reproductive behavior.
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The author uses an anthropological perspective to analyze fertility in South Africa, with a focus on the impact of sociocultural factors on reproductive behavior. The socioeconomic value of high fertility for Black Africans, particularly men, and its effect on contraceptive use and the implementation of family planning programs are discussed.
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