Research findings from the Women's Studies Project are synthesized in this comprehensive report, which identifies 16 crosscutting themes that emerged from research on the impact of family planning on women's lives. This synthesis report also includes information on the research process, lessons learned and future directions for research.

Executive Summary

I. Introduction

II. Research Methodology

III. Crosscutting Themes and Their Implications

General Themes

Benefits to Women

Costs to Women

Barriers to Family Planning Benefits

Service Delivery Issues

IV. Conceptual Framework

V. Lessons Learned From the Research Process

VI. Future Directions

Acknowledgments

List of Colleagues Who Contributed to the Women's Studies Project

References

Appendix 1

Appendix 2