Research training in the biomedical aspects of human reproduction and family planning in developing countries

Abstract

Family planning represents a major concern for many countries. Programmes are, however, encountering major obstacles, some of which can only be resolved through research, and frequently through research at the local level. Shortage of trained manpower has held back such research in developing countries. The paper describes trends over the past two decades in training for research in human reproduction and family planning. It addresses itself primarily to the needs of developing countries for such research training and the extent to which these needs have been met.