Childcare burden and changes in fertility desires of mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Previous studies have documented a decline in fertility desires and intentions following the COVID-19 outbreak, but the reasons for this decline are not well understood. This study examined whether childcare burden on mothers during the lockdown and quarantines, COVID-related stress, and COVID exposure were associated with a change in the desired number of children.

Methods

The survey was conducted online, in Poland from April to July 2021 on a sample of 622 non-pregnant mothers without diagnosed infertility.

Results

Associations were observed between childcare responsibilities during the quarantine and fertility desires: mothers who solely or mainly took care of their children during the quarantine(s) were more likely to decrease their desired number of ch

SUBMITTER: Golovina K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10723901 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature