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Social, Political and Economic Factors
Economic environment
Political environment
Religious norms/beliefs
Social security
Communication infrastructure/media
Transportation infrastructure
Value of fertility/family size
Legal standing/legal climate
Availability of employment opportunities
Availability of educational opportunities
Availability of other opportunities

Gender Factors
Gender norms
Physical security/safety
Level of women's activism
Gender preferences

Life Cycle Stage and Other Personal Factors
Adolescents
Reproductive age
Elderly
Single/married
Social class
Ethnic/religious affiliations
Urban/rural

Family Planning Programs
Integrated or vertical
Public or private sector
Primary health care
Clinical
Social marketing
Commercial outlets (drug stores)
Community-based distribution
Physician or other service providers
Male or female service provides
Quality of programs
Access to services

Use of Other Reproductive Health Services
STD diagnosis and treatment
General gynecological care
Infertility counseling and treatment
Abortion
Maternal health services
Other
Contraceptive Use/Non-Use
Modern and traditional
User-controlled and provider-controlled
Permanent and temporary
Male-controlled and female-controlled
Effective/ineffective use
Reasons for non-use

Pregnancy/Childbearing Experience
Number of births/live children
Wanted or unwanted pregnancies
Ability to delay childbearing
Ability to space children
Ability to stop childbearing
Childlessness
Infant and child mortality

Individual Psychological and Physical Factors
Sense of personal autonomy
Control over body
Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Control over time
Sexuality
Sexual enjoyment
Fear of side effects
Fear of being "found out"
Regret
Guilt
Unwanted sex
Physical health

Household/Family Roles
Partner communication
Better parenting
More household decision-making power
Partner violence
STD exposure
Role strain
Reproduction

Community/Society Roles
Participation in community activities
Community status
Access to health care system
Employment status
Educational attainment
Security in old age

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