Indigenous Population, Fertility, and Reproductive Intention in the Lowland Neotropics: Response to McSweeney

Engelman, Robert; Bremner, Jason; Souza, Roger-Mark De; Mogelgaard, Kathleen

doi:10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00479.x

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“…There has been some debate on whether high fertility among indigenous populations is tied to pronatalism and a desire to repopulate indigenous lands (Engelman et al 2006;McSweeney 2005). Our findings for the Ecuadorian Amazon indicate, however, that a large proportion of indigenous women do not desire additional children.…”

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Fertility beyond the frontier: indigenous women, fertility, and reproductive practices in the Ecuadorian Amazon

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Recent research suggests that after decades of population decline, indigenous populations of the lowland tropics of Latin America are now experiencing rapid growth. At the same time, conservationists have pronounced indigenous lands as a key to the future of Amazon forests. As such, conservationists should have a good understanding of indigenous demography and impacts on conservation and development. Yet, there is little depth to understanding of these demographic changes and a dearth of quantitative research on the reproductive practices of indigenous populations. This study addresses these gaps through analyses of a household survey of 648 women of reproductive age from five distinct ethnic populations in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We estimate fertility, analyze reproductive intentions and contraceptive use, and determine the unmet need for reproductive health services. The analyses confirm high fertility rates and high levels of unmet need for contraception. With regard to program and policy implications, we conclude by arguing that isolation and cultural barriers present unique challenges to meet the reproductive health needs of these populations. Innovative approaches, such as those merging population-health-environment topics, may be most relevant for meeting these challenges.

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“…the Millenium Ecosystems Assessments) -a trend that affords greater likelihood that women, health and forest issues will be effectively addressed. Engelman, who has written extensively on the importance of linking population and environment issues (Engelman 1998, Engelman et al 2006, has recently emphasised the linkage among population, carbon emissions and women's lives (Engelman 2010). The disease-related issue of deforestation has important links to climate change (to wit, the extensive and growing literature on REDD and REDD+, see www.cifor.org).…”

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Forests, women and health: opportunities and challenges for conservation

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SUMMARYHealth issues of forest women in developing countries merit more serious attention. This paper reviews existing literature on the interface of women, health and forests to highlight conservation opportunities and challenges. Most women in forests are collectors and users of forest species. However, existing conservation efforts, deforestation, poor health services and household responsibilities can intensify health and safety concerns for forest dependent women. Women are likely to bear the strenuous burden of carrying fuelwood (and other forest products) long distances and inhaling smoke while cooking. The burden of unintended childbearing, diseases and cultural issues can compound their health problems. To improve local livelihoods and environments, some organisations have initiated activities that integrate conservation and human health objectives, including family planning. This article provides project examples, where the involvement of women has been identified as a key component in effectively meeting both conservation and development goals.Keywords: women, human health, forest conservation, fuelwood, integrated projects Forêts, femmes et santé: défis et opportunités pour la conservation M. WAN, C.J.P. COLFER et B. POWELL Les questions de santé des femmes vivant dans la forêt dans les pays en voie de développement méritent une attention sérieuse. Cet article examine la littérature existante sur les questions liées des femmes, de la santé et de la forêt, pour souligner les opportunités et les défis qu'elles lancent à la conservation. La plupart des femmes vivant dans les forêts récoltent et utilisent les espèces forestières. Cependant, les efforts existants de la conservation, la déforestation, les services de santé faibles et les responsabilités de ménage peuvent intensifier les soucis quant à la sécurité et à la santé des femmes dépendantes de la forêt. Il est probable que ce soient les femmes qui doivent soutenir le fardeau écrasant du transport du bois de combustion et d'autres produits forestiers sur leur dos sur de longues distances, ainsi que l'inhalation des fumées durant la combustion et la cuisine. Le fardeau des grossesses non prévues, des maladies et des questions culturelles peut aggraver leurs problèmes de santé. Pour améliorer l'existence et l'environnement, certaines organisations ont créé des activités intégrant les objectifs de conservation et de santé, en incluant le planning familial. Cet article fournit des exemples de projets où la participation des femmes a été identifiée comme étant un élément clé pour parvenir à atteindre efficacement les buts de conservation et de développement.Bosque, mujer y salud: oportunidades y retos para la conservación M. WAN, C.J.P. COLFER y B. POWELL El tema de la salud de la mujer que trabaja en el bosque en países en vías de desarrollo merece ser considerado más seriamente. Este artículo es una revisión de la literatura existente sobre la interacción de la mujer, la salud y el bosque con la que poner de relieve oportunidades para la conservación ...

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Human Population and the Hotspots Revisited: A 2010 Assessment

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Indigenous Population, Fertility, and Reproductive Intention in the Lowland Neotropics: Response to McSweeney

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Fertility beyond the frontier: indigenous women, fertility, and reproductive practices in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Fertility beyond the frontier: indigenous women, fertility, and reproductive practices in the Ecuadorian Amazon

Forests, women and health: opportunities and challenges for conservation

Human Population and the Hotspots Revisited: A 2010 Assessment

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