Fertility intentions in the era of the new three-child policy in China: a cross-sectional survey of married adults of reproductive age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China's fertility rate has declined to an estimated record low of 1.09 in 2022, resulting in widespread broad negative impact on society and poses challenges for China's economy. This study aimed to examine the fertility intentions of married adults under the new three-child policy and to investigate how demographic characteristics, support services, and perceived costliness and affordability of childbirth and childrearing influence these intentions.

Methods

A large-scale web-based cross-sectional survey was carried out from 30 August 2021 to 1st May 2022. Study participants were married adults of reproductive age (18 to 49 years old) and Chinese citizens. The primary outcome was fertility intention. Factors associated with fertility intention namely (1) satisfact

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660072 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature