(2017) The relationship of socio-demographic factors, fertility behavior and childs perceived value with fertility intention of women in a region in the east of Iran. International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery. pp. 123-133. ISSN 23222476
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Abstract
Background: Fertility intention is one of the strongest predictors of couples fertility behavior that is affected by many variables. This study aimed to identify the relationship of socio-demographic factors, fertility behavior, and childs perceived value with fertility intention of women in a region in the east Iran Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 241 married women aged between 15 and 49 years of Torbat Heydariyeh City in 2015, were studied. The data collection scales included a demographic information form, fertility information questionnaire and Trommsdorff�s child value questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16 by Chi-square, Kruskal�Wallis, t-independent test and logistic regression. The significance level of P<0.05 was considered. Results: Most of the subjects (52.7) had no fertility intention. Independent-samples test and Kruskal Wallis revealed significant differences in fertility intention with the subjects age, mates age, number of children and costs of children (P=0.001). In addition, in subjects with children of both sexes, intention for childbearing was significantly lower when compared to subjects with only one sex in children (P=0.001). However, when the logistic regression test was performed, being housewife, number of children, having children of both sexes, benefit and costs of children showed statistical significance (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results indicate that being housewife, number of current children, having children of both sexes, and perceived childbearing costs are important in determining the odds that a woman will intend to have a child. These findings can contribute to the realization of new population programs towards higher fertility rate in the country. © 2017, Nauka. All rights reserved.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Demography,Fertility,Intention,Reproduction,Women |
Page Range: | pp. 123-133 |
Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery |
Journal Index: | Scopus |
Volume: | 5 |
Number: | 2 |
Publisher: | Shriaz University of Medical Sciences |
ISSN: | 23222476 |
Depositing User: | دکتر محبوبه عبداللهی |
URI: | http://eprints.thums.ac.ir/id/eprint/525 |
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