From research to practice: use of non-physicians in family planning services in Turkey.

ABSTRACT

During the history of the Republic of Turkey, there have been two population policies a pro-natalist policy from 1923 to 1965 and an anti-natalist policy after 1965. This study aims to discuss the population planning activities, including the operation researches, the impact of the population planning laws on maternal health and family planning practices in Turkey, with special emphasis on use of non-physicians in family planning services.