Socio-demographic characteristics of postpartum women on family planning and population policy measures in the Republic of Srpska

Abstract

The study focuses on the socio-demographic analysis of postpartum women's perception of family planning and population policy measures in the Republic of Srpska. The demographic method, the structured analysis and the statistical processing of data obtained from a questionnaire conducted with a representative sample of surveys were performed for the purpose of the research. The main hypothesis is grounded on current tendencies of insufficient number of births, negative birth rates, population aging and the widespread single life in the Republic of Srpska. In this regard, it is essential to reflect on the fertile potential of postpartum women, their model of reproductive behavior and attitude towards family planning and current population policy measures. The analysis of postpartum women's perception confirmed the hypothesis that there was a necessity for additional verification of prenatal population policy measures in the Republic of Srpska as most surveys expressed desire to have more children. The obtained results may be considered valid for adopting policies and recommendations with an aim to conduct prenatal measures within the population policy in the Republic of Srpska.

Changes in the Reproductive Behavior of Women in North Macedonia

“…[30], [31], [32], [33], [34], [35], [36] and authors calculations In the country, the low fertility rates are the consequence of many factors, but among the most important are family planning, getting married later in life, the more present "single life" on one hand, and a large number of people remain living with their parents on the other hand (social childhood), and also, the difficult socio-economic situation, psychological factors, etc. But the low fertility rate, which basically relies on the model of low reproduction also occurs as a result of the changes in the reproductive behavior that is followed by the desire for fewer children, and much less as a result of delaying marriage or not getting married at all [5], or as a result of the difficult situations in the society, psychological and other factors [21]. Reproductive behavior of women by age -The social and demographic development itself has brought changes in the way of thinking of modern people and changes in the population behavior, especially among the female population.…”

“…On a national level, in conditions of low living standards, with shifted age structure and so on, it is difficult to expect a significant increase in the Total Fertility Rate. Occasional short-term improvements caused by the current population policies are not enough to seriously change this situation that can result in a reduced number of pupils in the primary schools, emphasized depopulation, the process of disappearance of the rural population, population aging, etc., [21]. Therefore, the analysis of fertility and its intensity, the changes in the number and structure of live births, as well as the changes in specific fertility rates, are necessary because of their large influence on the future demographic development.…”

Determinants of Fertility Intentions of the Women in Bosnia and Herzegovina—An Example from the Semberija Region

“…Since a family is considered a consumer community nowadays, a larger number of children represents quite a challenge and financial burden for parents. Modern educational and behavioral patterns, everyday acts, and socializing dictate financial challenges to future parents that are considered obstacles to childbearing [28]. The non-existential basis of a child's value shapes the modern regime of reproduction, i.e., the birth of fewer children (one or two) or none at all.…”

“…The causes of this situation should also be sought in other decisive factors that influence the formation of certain value attitudes and decision-making. For example, employment does not necessarily affect economic stability, but rather the level of income and solved housing issues [28].…”

Основни Показатељи Демографског Развоја Брчко Дистрикта Босне И Херцеговине

“…The importance of demographic issues has been highlighted in many scientific papers and studies through various aspects. Marinković and Majić (2013) on the example of Republic of Srpska clearly породице за демографску слику једног друштва. Stanivuk и Marinković (2017) такође на примјеру Републике Српске, објашњавају утицај незапослености на негативне демографске трендове, посебно када су у питању миграције и наталитет.…”