Sex Preference and Contraceptive Use in Manipur

2006 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
L. Ladusingh ◽  
N. Minita Devi ◽  
Kh. Jitenkumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sex Preference

scholarly journals Komposisi jenis kelamin anak, program Keluarga Berencana dan fertilitas

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Mugia Bayu Raharja ◽  
Robani Catursaptani ◽  
Rahmadewi Rahmadewi
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Sex Composition ◽  
Elderly Parents ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Sex Preference ◽  
The Family ◽  
Living Children ◽  
The Relationship

The number and sex composition of children are important for some married couples in Indonesia. Having sons in the family is considered as a must since they are argued to be the successor of the family lineage. The presence of daughters is expected to help with household chores and care for their elderly parents. The sex preference for children by the married couples can affect their number of children. This study aims to assess the relationship between the number and sex composition of children, contraceptive use, and the desire to have more children among women in Indonesia. The study employed the data from the 2017 Indonesian Demography and Health Survey (IDHS), with the unit of analysis of currently married women aged 15-49 who have at least one living children. The results show that women with two or more children of the same sex had a higher tendency to have additional children and no use of contraceptives. The Family Planning program's campaign of similar values shared between son and daughter is still hardly accepted, hence, sex preference still exists. It is necessary to reformulate an effective concept for proper socialization of these values as an effort to control the fertility rate in Indonesia.

Does Sex Preference Affect Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh?

2001 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-391
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kabir ◽  
Mohammad Shahidul Islam ◽  
M. Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sex Preference

Effects of family sex composition on fertility preference and behaviour in rural Bangladesh

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. I. Chowdhury ◽  
Radheshyam Bairagi ◽  
Michael A. Koenig
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sex Composition ◽  
Fertility Preferences ◽  
Fertility Preference ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Sex Preference ◽  
Subsequent Fertility ◽  
Living Children

SummaryThe effects of family sex composition on fertility preferences and behaviour during the period 1977–88 are examined using longitudinal data from Matlab, Bangladesh. The sex composition of living children was found to be systematically related to fertility preferences and behaviour, with a higher number of sons at each family size associated with a higher percentage of women wanting no more children, a higher percentage currently using contraception, and lower subsequent fertility. However, the highest percentage wanting no more children, using contraception and having lowest subsequent fertility was found among women who already had one daughter as well as at least one son. The effects of sex preference on fertility preferences and behaviour were measured using an index developed by Arnold (1985). The results suggest that while sex preference remained largely unchanged during the study period, its effect on contraceptive use declined and its impact on actual fertility remained modest and fairly stable.

The Effect of Sex Preference on Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 247-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kabir . ◽  
Rahmat Ali . ◽  
Mohammad Shahidul Is .
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Sex Preference

scholarly journals Fertility behaviour and contraceptive use in urban slums of district Gorakhpur

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 4702 ◽  
Author(s):  
Areeba Hasan ◽  
Manish Kumar Singh ◽  
A. A Khan
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Reproductive Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sex Preference ◽  
Fertility Behaviour

Background: Number of slums in India has increased significantly over the last decade (2001-11). Slums lack basic amenities and health care facilities. Very little is known about reproductive behaviour and use of family planning methods in slums. The objective of the study was to study the fertility behaviour and contraceptive use among eligible couples residing in slums of Gorakhpur district.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out between September 2013- August 2014 among 215 eligible couples in slums of Gorakhpur district using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Mean age of marriage was 18.2 years, consummation of marriage was 18.9 year and 1st conception was 19.7 year. In age group 20-24 years, about 42% females had at least 2 children. About half of the females in the age group 25-29 years had 3 or more than 3 children. More than three fourth of eligible couples in age group 30- 34 and 35- 39 years had three or more than three children ever born. High sex preference was observed for male child. Couples with sex preference had bigger families. OCP and IUCD were commonly used in couples with age of wife less than 25 year. Use of condom was maximum in women >35 year. Use of emergency contraceptive was maximum in females in the age group 25-35 year. Use of DMPA and permanent sterilisation (Tubectomy) was higher in couples with age of female >25 year. None of the couples reported vasectomy.Conclusions: Family planning needs of young eligible couples in slums needs to be addressed. Early marriage of females and Sex preference is a common practice in slums and needs consistent Social Behaviour Change Communication.

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