Migration and family planning in the state with highest total fertility rate in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examined the relationship between male out-migration and family planning (FP) behaviour of women in rural Bihar.

Methods

Data was collected from 937 currently married women aged 15-34 years from two districts of Bihar, namely Nawada and Gopalganj. Respondents were selected through a multi-stage systematic sampling and were recruited from both low and high male out-migration blocks. Differences in FP outcomes-use of modern contraceptive methods, intention to use contraceptives in next 12 months and access to FP services-were assessed by volume of migration, husband's migration status, frequency of return, and duration of husband's stay at home during visits.

Results

Women with migrant husbands were about 50% less likely to use modern contraceptive

SUBMITTER: Mahapatra B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7708902 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature