Short-term variations in fertility and seasonal patterns of childbearing have been of interest to demographers for a long time. Presenting our detailed study of period fertility in Austria since 1984, we discuss the problems and advantages of constructing and analysing various period fertility indicators that reflect real exposure and potentially minimise the distortions caused by changes in fe...

Findings from previous studies linking the HIV/AIDS epidemic and fertility of populations have remained inconclusive. In sub-Saharan Africa, demographic patterns point to the epidemic resulting in fertility reduction. However, evidence from the 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) has revealed interesting patterns, with regions most adversely affected with HIV/AIDS showing the cleare...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To describe the development of the Fertility and Cancer Project (FCP), an Internet approach to supplement information about fertility; describe FCP study participants' characteristics, fertility, cancer knowledge, and Internet use; and assess perceived information and support from the oncology team. DESIGN Descriptive. SETTING Internet, international. SAMPLE 106 young s...