ABSTRACT

This study explores men’s involvement in family planning programmes in a rural area of Lao PDR. Data from interviews with ethnic minority Mangkong couples and women suggest that while there are some positive outcomes from men’s involvement in family planning, such as increased spousal communication and shared responsibility for housework and childcaring, the current family planning model still places the burden on women as the main contraceptive users. This results in the exclusion of men from obtaining family planning information and services. Recommendations are provided for creating family planning programmes that are context-specific and gender-equitable.

中文翻译：

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探索老挝男性参与计划生育

摘要

本研究探讨了老挝农村地区男性参与计划生育项目的情况。对芒空少数民族夫妇和女性的采访数据表明，虽然男性参与计划生育带来了一些积极的结果，比如增加了夫妻沟通，分担家务和育儿责任，但目前的计划生育模式仍然给女性带来了负担。主要避孕药使用者。这导致男性无法获得计划生育信息和服务。提供了创建针对具体情况和性别平等的计划生育计划的建议。