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Man / Hombre / Homme: meeting male reproductive health care needs in Latin America.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Rogow, Debbie Bruce, Judith C. Leonard, Ann Marie |
| Copyright Year | 1990 |
| Abstract | Though male reproductive health has only recently begun receiving attention the experiences of two clinics specializing in that area suggest than men have significant interest in the services offered. Brazils PRO-PATER clinic devotes itself exclusively to the reproductive health concerns of men. Located in the city of Sao Paulo the clinic was initially created to get men interest in the idea of family planning. But concerns over the predominance of female sterilization in the country prompted the clinic to begin offering vasectomies in 1981 which has now become its main service. Those who receive the operation must first undergo a careful screening process. Refusing about 21.5% of those interviewed PRO-PATER has had only 17 requests for reversal from over 28000 operations in 9 years. In addition to vasectomies the clinic also offers treatment for sexual dysfunctions and infertility services. The clinic which opened a branch in another Sao Paulo district in 1988 also conducts research into family planning issues and provides training for physicians from Brazil and other Latin American countries. PRO-PATERs success encouraged the creation of a similar service in Colombia Profamilias Clinica para el Hombre. Established in 1985 the clinic sprung up from a womens family planning program. Initially plagued by problems of cultural resistance staffing and a low client load Profamilia now enjoys great success measured by its self-sufficiency its 5 branches and its increasing number of patients. Among the lessons learned from the successes of both clinics: a large demand exists for such services; mass media is invaluable in informing men about the availability of the services; good quality of service increases the legitimacy of such a controversial project. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.31899/pgy4.1018 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://knowledgecommons.popcouncil.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1184&context=departments_sbsr-pgy |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.31899/pgy4.1018 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Notice |
