Barriers to Sterilization May be Smaller Than They Look

Demand for voluntary sterilization will grow in the coming decades and some of the barriers to sterilization may not be as important as they seem. At present large-scale provision of sterilization is available to only a small percentage of people. Legal factors are cited as barriers but sterilization is taking place in many countries with restrictive laws. There is hesitancy to take an irrevocable step and a reversible procedure would enhance acceptance of sterilization. Improvement in technique is already influencing the ability to perform the operation and the acceptability to the patient. Paramedics in Bangladesh are reported to be having great success with tubectomies but there is the danger of backlash effects if there is hasty preparation for the procedure and inadequate aftercare. A most important factor is the knowledge and attitude of the physician. There should be: 1) training activities in all medical schools 2) adequate compensation so that surgical sterilization competes favorably with other areas of medical practice and 3) a system of supervision. As female methods become simpler mass sterilization programs will be accepted more by females

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