Fetal sex preference of second-trimester gravidas

Walker, Molly K.; Conner, Garris Keels

doi:10.1016/0091-2182(93)90144-6

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“…All the countries in the review had similar socio-economic conditions and family policies. 8 Individual studies from UK, and Turkey have also reported a strong preference for daughters 9,10 .…”

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Gender preferences among antenatal women: a cross-sectional study from coastal South India

Kumar¹,

Kanchan²,

Unnikrishnan³

et al. 2015

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: A balanced sex ratio is essential for a stable society. Objective: The main objective of the present research was to study the perceptions of women attending the antenatal care (ANC) facility regarding their gender preferences and family composition. Method: In this cross-sectional study 132 antenatal women were interviewed in their preferred language using a predesigned semi-structured questionnaire. The collected information was analyzed using SPSS version 11.5. Results:The mean age of the study participants was 27.2 ± 4.1 years. The majority of the antenatal women (60.6%, n=80) did not have any gender preferences. Among those who had a gender preference (39.4%, n=52), male and female preference was reported by 55.7% (n=29) and 44.3% (n=23) of the participants respectively. The overall son preference index was observed to be 1.3. No consistent relationship could be established between the socio-demographic factors and the preference for gender. The mean preferred family size in our study was 1.85±0.531 and more than half of the participants had a balanced gender preference. The majority of the participants were aware that the adverse sex ratio can lead to fall in the number of brides and that it would bring about a social imbalance. Conclusion: As a developed society we need to ensure that both the genders get equal respect and are free from any sort of preferences and prejudices. To achieve this, more and more people need to be made aware of the consequences of gender imbalance and adverse sex ratio in a society.

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Gender preferences among antenatal women: a cross-sectional study from coastal South India

Kumar¹,

Kanchan²,

Unnikrishnan³

et al. 2015

Afr H. Sci.

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“…Further, many prospective parents do not demonstrate any gender preferences (Steinbacher and Gilroy 1985;Hank and Kohler 2003;Swetkis et al 2002;Walker and Conner 1993) and a few studies have found evidence for a girl preference, particularly among women pregnant with their first child (Marleau and Saucier 2002). Illustrating these two points, Steinbacher and Gilroy (1985) studied American women during their first pregnancy and found that 82 (58%) expressed no gender preferences.…”

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“…The authors argue that their findings may be evidence of a gradual move from boy preference to no preference and a gradual weakening of societal bias against females. Walker and Conner (1993) studied the gender preferences of 243 pregnant women and found that 81% had a gender preference; of these, 52% wanted a girl. Hank and Kohler (2003) studied German residents and found that childless persons tended to have no gender preferences (35%) or to favor a balanced gender mix (47%).…”

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Heterosexual, Lesbian, and Gay Preadoptive Parents’ Preferences About Child Gender

Goldberg

2009

Sex Roles

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Little research has explored the child gender preferences of preadoptive parents. This study utilized a mixed-methods approach to explore child gender preferences (and individuals' reasons for such preferences) in a geographically diverse, US sample of 93 heterosexual, 61 lesbian, and 48 gay male preadoptive couples. Heterosexual men were the least likely to demonstrate a gender preference and gay men were the most likely. Individuals in heterosexual relationships were more likely to prefer girls than individuals in same-gender relationships. In explaining their preferences, sexual minorities often emphasized gender socialization considerations (e.g., their perceived inability to socialize a child of the opposite gender) and concerns about heterosexism (e.g., some gay men preferred girls because they felt a boy would encounter more harassment).

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“…Aynı çalışmada kadınların %13,3'ü istediği cinsiyette bebeğe sahip olana kadar doğum yapmayı düşündüğünü belirtmiştir (11). Bebeğin istendik cinsiyette doğmasının olumlu duyguları artırdığı (6), tersi durumun ise depresyon (23,26,(29)(30)(31) ve anksiyeteyi artırdığı (27), benlik saygısı ve öz bakım uygulamalarını ise azalttığı belirtilmektedir (26). Ülkemizde yapılan çalışmada, doğacak bebeğin cinsiyeti ve annenin cinsiyetten memnun olup olmamasıyla doğum sonu depresyon arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmamıştır (28).…”

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İntrauterin Dönemde Fetal Cinsiyetin Annelerin Mutluluk Düzeyine Etkisi

Yağmur¹,

Oltuluoğlu²,

Ergin³

2020

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Method: This cross-sectional study consisted of 6000 pregnant women who enrolled at the obstetric polyclinic of a state hospital. 638 pregnant women were selected using a random sampling method. The data were collected between April and June 2016 using a data collection form and the Oxford Happiness Scale. In evaluating the data absolute number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-test and ANOVA test were employed. Findings:The mean age for the pregnant women was 27.55 ± 5.33 and the mean score on the Oxford Happiness Scale was 122.54 ± 17.18. In this study, there were significant differences observed in age during pregnancy, education level and the gender of child desired by the womens' partners and consequent happiness scores. Result:The pregnant women were found to be moderately happy on average. Young age of the pregnant woman, being highly educated, and the partner having expressed no choice in the sex of the child was associated with an increase in the level of women's happiness. Healthcare staff have a duty to educate society about gender equality.

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Fetal sex preference of second-trimester gravidas

Cited by 18 publications

References 15 publications

Gender preferences among antenatal women: a cross-sectional study from coastal South India

Gender preferences among antenatal women: a cross-sectional study from coastal South India

Heterosexual, Lesbian, and Gay Preadoptive Parents’ Preferences About Child Gender

İntrauterin Dönemde Fetal Cinsiyetin Annelerin Mutluluk Düzeyine Etkisi

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