[Fertility rate and differentials in a rural zone]. / Nivel y diferenciales de fecundidad en una zona rural.

PIP: The authors examine fertility rates and differentials for females aged 15 to 49 living in the rural area of San Jacinto, Peru, in 1973. Data are included on the general fertility rate, fertility rates by age group, the total fertility rate, the gross reproduction rate, the average number of children per woman, and the child-woman ratio. The relationship between fertility and variables including age, marital status, educational level, and socioeconomic status is also examined (SUMMARY IN ENG, FRE, POR)^ieng

[Behavior of the male population with respect to family planning in Trujillo, Peru]. / Comportamiento de la población masculina con respecto a la planificación de la familia en Trujillo, Perú.

PIP: A survey was conducted among 500 men aged 15-55 in the city of Trujillo, Peru. The survey, done through questionnaires, was aimed at determining male attitudes on family planning, and knowledge about, and practice of, contraceptive methods. Results showed that 80% of men were in favor of family planning, and that the number of children desired was in inverse relation to educational level and socioeconomic status. 64.5% of men were in favor of contraception, but only 58.7% were prepared to use it. Of the 84.7% who knew about contraceptive methods, 80% knew of the condom, 50% and 44.2% of coitus interruptus and the rhythm method, respectively. Of the 66% males using contraception 32.7% were using the condom, and 28.6% the rhythm method. Of those who did not use contraception 36.2% did so for lack of information, 21.0% for fear of diseases, and 6.4% for religious reasons.^ieng