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Abstract
Botswana is one of the sub-Saharan countries where actual fertility has declined. This study examines the fertility preferences of both men and women and shows that fertility intentions have a significant influence on future fertility behaviour. Fertility preferences are relatively low and there is no significant difference between those of men and women. Men's preference for sons influences desired family size and eventual fertility. For women as well as men, child survival is an important factor. Women's income is also influential.Entities:
Keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Behavior; Botswana; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; English Speaking Africa; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Size; Family Size, Desired; Fertility; Fertility Preferences; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Psychological Factors; Research Methodology; Research Report; Sampling Studies; Sex Factors; Sex Preference; Southern Africa; Studies; Surveys; Value Orientation
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Year: 1997 PMID： 9881130 DOI： 10.1017/s0021932097001910
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Biosoc Sci ISSN： 0021-9320