Establishes a theoretical framework for the evaluation of family planning programs by synthesizing the literature on the theory of collective action. Faced with the problem of noncooperation, asserts that a good program should apply selective incentives, localize the costs and benefits, and invest in social capital. (Contains 60 references.) (MDH)

Describes a study of the impact of a nurse training program for family planning that stresses the development of nurses' counseling skills. Found an association between improved family planning training for nurses and positive changes in family planning knowledge, attitudes, and behavior among women attending Egyptian Ministry of Health clinics.…

Follows earlier research that hypothesized and substantiated that, in a society with strong son preference, its effect on fertility would be conditional on the level of contraceptive use. Finds that, if a preference for smaller family size increases, then sex preference will have minimal effect on fertility. (LZ)

This study examines the effect of intergenerational educational mobility on the fertility of black women and white women. It finds only limited support for the hypothesis that upwardly mobile black women have lower fertility than their white counterparts. Instead, the parity was found to be more influenced by educational origins. (LZ)

The quality of health services is a subject of increasing interest to health care providers and organizations responsible for financing and promoting health services. This paper utilizes family planning programs to explore issues of the quality of health services. Reviews the literature on quality of services and identifies the gaps in research…