PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Al-Ateeg, Fahad A.
TI  - Natural family planning revisited
DP  - 2004 Mar 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 285--293
VI  - 25
IP  - 3
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/25/3/285.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/25/3/285.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2004 Mar 01; 25
AB  - The article focuses on the role of natural family planning NFP as a component of reproductive health. It distinguishes NFP from the concept of fertility awareness method. Furthermore, the effectiveness of NFP as determined by previous studies is presented and the advantages and disadvantages of NFP are highlighted. Additionally, factors that influence the use of NFP methods are examined. Finally, delivery strategies and options for mainstreaming NFP into reproductive health services are identified and discussed.