The teaching of fertility and population problems at Brazilian schools of medicine

Abstract

A survey of teaching about fertility regulation and population problems in the 42 medical schools of Brazil was carried out in 1967. Fertility regulation was taught in 14 of the 22 schools; which replied, and 6 expressed intention to start such teaching. Interest in demography and social aspects was higher, and great emphasis was placed on giving contraceptive help for "physical illnes" or "impairment" and "phychiatric problems". Availability of clinical facilities for teaching students to give contraceptive services; was generally low. Pill and the rythm method were the preferred contraceptive for teaching medical students.