Determinants of fertility rate among women in Ghana and Nigeria: Implications for population growth and sustainable development

Ifelunini, Innocent A.; Ichoku, Hycinth E.; Omeje, Ambrose Nnaemeka; Ihim, Emmanuella

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“…It is argued that rural settlers often marry at a younger age, which leads to the desire for more children [ 58 ]. Ifelunini et al [ 59 ] also argues that rural settlers perceive children as wealth and labour force for their subsistence farming activities, which tends to increase their fertility desires [ 59 ].…”

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Which factors predict fertility intentions of married men and women? Results from the 2012 Niger Demographic and Health Survey

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Introduction Niger is the country with the highest total fertility rate in the world. In the present study, we investigated factors associated with the desire for more children among married men and women in Niger. Materials and methods We utilised data from the 2012 Niger Demographic and Health Survey. The outcome variable for the study was fertility intentions. The data were analysed with Stata version 14.0. Both descriptive (frequencies and percentages) and inferential (binary logistic regression) analyses were carried out. Results Desire for more children was 97.2% and 87.2% among men and women respectively. Women aged 45–49 were less likely to desire more children, compared to those aged 25–39 [aOR = 0.13, CI = 0.11–0.16]. The odds of desire for more children were high in rural areas, compared to urban areas [aOR = 1.61, CI = 1.20–2.17]. Childbearing women with seven or more births were less likely to desire more children, compared to those with 1–3 births [aOR = 0.09, CI = 0.06–0.14]. Men aged 50–59 were less likely to desire more children, compared to those aged 25–39 [aOR = 0.13, CI = 0.05–0.35]. Men with secondary/higher level of education were less likely to desire more children, compared to those with no formal education [aOR = 0.24, CI = 0.11–0.52]. Childbearing men with seven or more births were less likely to desire more children, compared to those with 1–3 births [aOR = 0.06, CI = 0.01–0.30]. Conclusion This study shows high fertility desire among men and women in Niger. However, the prevalence of fertility desire among men is higher than that of women. A number of socio-economic and demographic factors were found to be associated with desire for more children among men and women in Niger. This calls for a collective effort to educate women and men in Niger on the negative consequences of rapid population growth and large family sizes.

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Which factors predict fertility intentions of married men and women? Results from the 2012 Niger Demographic and Health Survey

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“…Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have recognised that rapid population growth impedes their social and economic development and have invested in family planning programmes including modern contraceptives (Wang et al, 2012). Nigeria is already facing population explosion with the resultant effect of food shortages, and an accelerating reduction in welfare (Ifelunini et al, 2018). Thus, food production can no longer match the growing population and there is inadequate water supply, environmental degradation, and political and social instability, which is also associated with other societal problems including hunger, poverty and scarcity of land (Osu, 2017).…”

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Belief System: A Barrier to the Use of Modern Contraceptives among the Idoma of Benue State, North Central Nigeria

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Odo

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Journal of Asian and African Studies

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Despite the benefit of modern contraception, its use remains low in Nigeria. This study examined belief system as a barrier to the use of modern contraceptives among the Idoma of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. Questionnaire ( n = 1107), in-depth interview ( n = 6) and focus group discussion ( n = 52) were used to collect data from three local government areas (LGAs). The results showed high levels of knowledge (88.0%), however, only 37.8% used modern contraceptives. The male condom had the highest percentage use (56.7%). Chi-square results showed that LGA, education and occupation were significantly related to the use of modern contraceptives. Being of greater age increased the likelihood of use, whereas higher levels of education and income decreased the likelihood of modern contraceptive use ( p < 0.05). Qualitative data indicated that married women were expected to eschew modern contraceptives due to their belief in Alekwu, the community deity. Designing interventions that are culturally specific could promote use of modern contraceptives among the group.

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“…Remittances represent a significant contribution to development which can have environmentally beneficial effects (Hecht et al 2006;Jaquet et al 2016;Oldekop et al 2018; but see also Davis and Lopez-Carr for a more ambiguous account) and under some circumstances lead to lower fertility (Anwar and Mugha 2016;Green et al 2019;Paul et al 2019. See also Ifelunini et al 2018 for an account of increased fertility with remittance receipt). While the impact of remittances on both environmental impact and fertility is complex and uneven it would appear that the evidence supports a potentially positive impact if other structures (education systems and sexual health services for example) are present.…”

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Determinants of fertility rate among women in Ghana and Nigeria: Implications for population growth and sustainable development

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Which factors predict fertility intentions of married men and women? Results from the 2012 Niger Demographic and Health Survey

Which factors predict fertility intentions of married men and women? Results from the 2012 Niger Demographic and Health Survey

Belief System: A Barrier to the Use of Modern Contraceptives among the Idoma of Benue State, North Central Nigeria

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