Technology and Women's Health in Developing Countries
- 1 October 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in International Journal of Health Services
- Vol. 19 (4) , 681-692
- https://doi.org/10.2190/hjg0-wdut-898t-td05
Abstract
In developing countries is medical technology transfer reaching women? Do women control new technologies or are they only passive recipients? What is the impact of these new technologies on women's health and welfare? To answer these questions this article explores concepts of health, technologies, and women, then gives findings from an extensive literature search on contraception, childbirth, immunization, essential drugs, oral rehydration therapy, water, sanitation, and breastfeeding. The article concludes with recommendations on pre-project planning studies, monitoring, and evaluation.Keywords
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