Evaluation of planned number of children, the well-being of the couple and associated factors in a prospective cohort in Yokohama (HAMA study): study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many developed countries including Japan are experiencing declining birth rates, particularly in urban areas. A gap between the planned number of children and the actual number of children exists, that is attributed to various factors such as: childcare leave and employment policies, childcare services, financial support, husbands' contributions to household chores and childcare, marriage support, community, and couples' well-being. Therefore, we propose HAMA study for having a baby, parenting, and marriage life (HAMA = 'H'aving 'A' baby, parenting, and 'MA'rriage life) in Yokohama (an urban area) to examine these issues.

Methods and analysis

In this large-scale cohort study, we will elucidate the actual situation of families and child-rearing in Yokohama, evalu

SUBMITTER: Hara K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10900370 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature