Effect of gender preference on fertility: cross-sectional study among women of Tharu community from rural area of eastern region of Nepal
Open Access
- 14 February 2014
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Reproductive Health
- Vol. 11 (1) , 15
Abstract
Son preference is predominant in developing countries especially South Asian countries and its effect is most visible when the fertility is on transition. Nepal is a country in South Asia where the fertility has declined and son is valued highly. This study examines the parent’s gender preference for children and its effect on fertility and reproductive behaviors.Keywords
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