Fertility and Family Planning Trends in Karachi, Pakistan

Hagen, Catherine A.; Fikree, Fariyal F.; Sherali, Afroze; Hoodbhoy, Fauzia

doi:10.2307/2991901

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“…It is therefore no surprise that contraceptive use is higher in the northern region of Uganda which is predominantly rural when compared to the central region which is mainly urban. Likewise, a higher contraceptive use among educated women (Hagen, et al, 1999; Kravdal, 2002; Lutalo, et al, 2000; Rob, et al, 2007; Rutenburg, et al, 1991; Utomo, et al, 1983; UBOS and Macro International, 2006) would not be surprising. This is because educated women are more likely to be located in the urban areas than in the rural.…”

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Modern contraceptive use among women in Uganda: An analysis of trend and patterns (1995-2011)

Andi

Wamala

Ocaya

et al. 2014

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There de 11,6% en 1995 à 32,1% en 2011, démontrant Résumé Il existe un corpus scientifique important sur l'utilisation de méthodes contraceptives chez les femmes en Ouganda. L'un des aspects à réexaminer concerne l'impact des facteurs associés à l'utilisation de méthodes de contraception moderne pour savoir s'il est resté identique dans un passé récent. Les données sur les femmes du Demographic Health Survey (DHS) sur la période 1995-2011ont été choisies pour parvenir à comprendre cette question. Ces analyses ont pris pour objet les femmes non enceintes et sexuellement actives. Les variations dans les modes d'utilisation de méthodes contraceptives modernes sont étudiées au travers de caractéristiques socio-économiques et démographiques des femmes avec des régressions fondées sur des modèles complexes. Les résultats trouvés montrent une tendance à l'augmentation dans l'utilisation de méthodes contraceptives

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Section: Literature Review and Theoretical Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Modern contraceptive use among women in Uganda: An analysis of trend and patterns (1995-2011)

Andi

Wamala

Ocaya

et al. 2014

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“…Most of this growth is occurring in developing countries where the decline in total fertility rate is slow. The slow decline of total fertility rate may be because population has not reached their desired family size [1,2]. Variables reflecting desired family size are strong predictors of the numbers of children born to women [3].…”

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“…The high and nearly stable desired family size is an obstacle to further fertility decline [11]. Pessimism has been expressed about the trend of family sizes and its tendency for a probable world population explosion which could plunge poor developing countries into further poverty [2].…”

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Factors Influencing Desired Family Size among Residents of Assela Town

Dibaba¹,

Mitike²

2016

J Women's Health Care

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Background: Ethiopia, like most Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, is experiencing rapid population growth. The rapid growth prevents national development effort and affects maternal and child health. Different factors influence family size at different levels in different Societies. This Study assessed factors affecting family size preferences in Assela town where data was not available in this regard. Objective:To determine desired family size and identify factors influencing family size among residents of Assela town, Ethiopia.Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Assela town, between March 25 and April 4, 2013. A total of 428 residents were included in the study. The age of women ranged from 15 to 49 years and men above 15 years. The desired family size was determined using mean score. Respondents were asked to determine which factors were influential on their desired family size. Descriptive analysis, 95% CI and multiple linear regressions were used to see relationship between the independent variables and desired family size. After recoding the variables, logistic regression was used to see association between family size preference and predictor.Results: Mean desired family size for the study population was 3.8. The factors which had got higher magnitude and rank included household income and gender preference. In linear regression, statistically adjusting for the effects of socio-demographic variables, respondents who had primary education desired higher family size than respondents who had more than secondary education (B=2.04, 95% C1=1.33, 2.70) at P-value<0.01. Logistic regression shows, women who had good knowledge of fertility awareness method of contraception were found to be 1.7 times more likely to prefer small family size compared to women who had poor knowledge of fertility awareness method of contraception (AOR=1.71, 95% CI=1.08-2.72). Conclusion:It is quite possible that increasing educational level and age at marriage might influence couples to desire lower family size. Women prefer small family size than their husbands. Educational level and knowledge of family planning affected family size preferences. Special effort to inform uneducated couples about knowledge of family planning should be focused. Fertility and family planning policies should aware of gender differences in family size preference and consider counseling couples about family size. In addition to quantitative research qualitative methods should be used to identify other factors influencing family size. Significance of the StudyFactors affecting family size contribute to fertility rate. Rapid growth of population is obstacle to harmonize the rate of population growth with socio-economic development. Rapid growth is occurring in countries where the decline in total fertility rate is slow. The slow decline of total fertility rate may be because population has not reached their desired family size. The high and nearly stable desired family size is an obstacle to further fertility decline. However, li...

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“…2,5 Pakistan started family planning programme in 1951but according to PDHS 2006-07, the unmet need of family planning in Pakistan is 25% while there is no change in CPR which remained around 30% since many years. [6][7][8][9] Lack of knowledge about contraceptive methods or sources of supply is thought to be one of its reasons. 10 Other very important factor is the place of redidence which leads to non-supportive attitudes towards family planning among the people due to the low level of education, desire for male children and misinterpretation of religion.…”

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confidence: 99%