Son Preference and Family Limitation in Pakistan: A Parity- and Contraceptive Method–Specific Analysis by Dr Melanie Channon (Frost).
Description:
Son preference exerts a strong influence over contraceptive and fertility decisions in many South Asian countries. In Pakistan, where fertility remains high and contraceptive use low, research on son preference has been limited.
Data from Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 1990–1991, 2006–2007 and 2012–2013 were used to examine potential indicators and outcomes of son preference. Descriptive analyses looked at sex composition preferences of men and women, as well as the sex ratio at last birth. Multivariate logistic regression analyses examined parity progression by birth order, while multinomial logistic regression was used to identify associations between sex composition and use of permanent, temporary and traditional contraceptive methods.
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