Gender-based discrimination and son preference in Punjabi-Canadian families: a community-based participatory qualitative research study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To conduct a qualitative study, guided by the principles of community-based participatory research, with the following objectives: (1) to provide a conceptual framework describing the drivers of son preference; (2) to understand experiences of son preference among Punjabi-Canadians and (3) with this understanding, identify and co-design an appropriate educational tool.

Design, setting, participants, methods

Qualitative study consisting of four bilingual (Punjabi and English) focus group discussions with 11 mothers, 4 fathers and 17 grandmothers in Toronto and Brampton, Canada. Participants were queried about experiences and perspectives related to reproductive decision-making, gender equity and son preference, and for appropriate approaches to reducing inequities.

SUBMITTER: Wanigaratne S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10471870 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature