Authors : Z. Rahnavard , A. Heidarnia , M. Vahid Dastgerdi and Mitra Zolfaghari
Abstract: The impact of different factors, on family frequency growth can be interpreted by differences in probability of having extra child in each couples and explained by soci-economical and behavior factors. The aim of this study, was to determine influence of socio-economical factors on family frequency growth in Tehran. Data from a survey conducted in Tehran on ever-married women aged 15-49 by a 2 stage sampling were applied for the analysis of the influence factors. A total 2005 women were enrolled in our survey. The questionnaire used included some question about woman’s education, wanted or unwanted this child, age of woman, age of husband and so. Using logic regression models it was found some affecting factors on family growth of first child to second, second child to third, fifth child to sixth. Results provided in this study, are a good guideline for the family planning programs.
Z. Rahnavard , A. Heidarnia , M. Vahid Dastgerdi and Mitra Zolfaghari , 2009. The Impact of Socio-economic Factors on the Family Frequency Growth. Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 4: 190-194.