Gender Preferences influencing fertility among women of Todapur-Dasghara, Delhi INTRODUCTION (original) (raw)

Aim: To study how gender preferences influence fertility interventions among women of Todapur-Dasghara, Delhi. Methods: A cross sectional study design was devised in which data was collected through questionnaires and interviewing. Data on reproductive profile of 900 ever-married women (15-55years) of Todapur-Dasghara were collected. Results: Majority of the women fall in the 25-29 years age group.60% of the women are illiterate. Out of 900 women (48.1%) preferred to have a male child. Women who had at least one male child, showed an intention of having more children, only if there was a possibility of a male child. A strong desire to have first child as a male child exists, not only in Todapur-Dasghara but also in other parts of India (Urban as well as rural).If a couple has a male child, they prefer to use contraceptives to limit their family, on the other hand if they have a female child, they would not limit their family using contraceptives. Conclusion: It is observed that ther...