This study analyzes the involvement of men in abortion in Vietnam, where induced abortion
is legal and abortion rates are among the highest in the world. Twenty men were interviewed …

The government of Vietnam adopted a two-child policy in the 1980s to curb population
growth; Vietnam now has one of the highest abortion rates in the world. In rural Thai Binh …

This articìe explores the circumstances ofpremarital sexuality, unwanted pregnancies, and
abortjon among single women in Vietnam. Twentyin-depth interviews were conducted with …

The general aim of this thesis is to investigate women's experiences in family planning. It is
seen in the broad context of their reproductive lives and in view of their'reproductive …

This report summarizes current knowledge about abortion in Vietnam, drawing upon
government statistics, survey data, and fieldwork undertaken by the author in Vietnam …

FOR women attempting to have a son and expe-riencing pressure to fulfil their 'womanly
duty'by having a male child, sex selective abortion can be extremely empowering. Through …

Abortion is illegal in Uganda except to save the life of the woman. Nevertheless, the practice
is quite common: about 300,000 induced abortions occur annually among Ugandan women …

Résumé This study describes the population characteristics among a hospital-based sample
of single women who experienced an abortion in Hanoi, Viet Nam. Data were obtained from …

In recent years, much controversy has surrounded the abortion issue. For the most part, this
has centered on the question of women's rights—whether or not women should be allowed …

This paper discusses the impacts of gender norms on the sexual life and experience of a
group of young Vietnamese people. It is based on a qualitative study on sexuality and …