Association between modern contraceptive use and child mortality in India: A calendar data analysis of the National Family Health Survey (2015-16).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Influence of contraceptive use on increased gap between successive births and attributed reduced risk of child deaths is well documented in developing countries. However, there is scarcity of evidence on direct contribution of contraceptive use on child survival especially in Indian context.

Methods

Using information given in the reproductive calendar history of the National Family Health Survey of India conducted in 2015-16, this study examines the effect of modern contraceptive use on childhood mortality - infant mortality rate (IMR) and under-five mortality rate (U5MR). Bivariate analysis and cox proportional hazard model is applied in the study.

Results

Finding reveals that use of reversible contraceptives prior to birth resulted in low childhood mortal

SUBMITTER: Shukla A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7200929 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature