Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences

Year: 2008
Volume: 5
Issue: 6
Page No. 639 - 647

The Effect of Women�s Education and Some Socio-Economic Variables on Fertility and Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: A District Level Analysis

Authors : Abdul Goni

Abstract: It utilizes mainly the BMMS 2001 and Bangladesh District-Level Socio-Demographic and Health care Utilization Indications that covers all geographic areas of the Country. Using some statistical techniques such as cross tabulation, correlation coefficients, important relationships between fertility and several demographic, socio-economic and spatial variables, are explored. In an attempt to understand fertility behavior of Bangladeshi women, a multiple regression analysis was utilized. It is found that woman�s education and working status are apparently the most important determinants of fertility behavior and contraceptive use. It is also found that some variables, specifically child mortality, land ownership, household with TV, NGO involvement and the geographic region, are significant determinants of fertility and contraceptive use in Bangladeshi women. Finally, the study was able to present few suggestions and recommendations

How to cite this article:

Abdul Goni , 2008. The Effect of Women�s Education and Some Socio-Economic Variables on Fertility and Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: A District Level Analysis. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 5: 639-647.

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