Traditional methods of contraception of the Malays : an exploratory study

Date

1981

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Publisher

SEAPRAP, Singapore, SG

Abstract

Documents traditional methods of contraception as practised by the Malays and assesses their effectiveness in preventing pregnancies. Argues that the users of these methods are the rural, lower income and lower educated group, while the urban, higher educated and richer group uses western methods.

Description

Edited version

Keywords

TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, CONTRACEPTIVES, CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS, MALAYSIA, MEDICINAL PLANTS

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