Third birth intention of the childbearing-age population in mainland China and sociodemographic differences: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global fertility declines have become an inevitable trend, and many countries are adopting policies to drive fertility increases. Fertility intention plays an important role in predicting fertility behavior. The Chinese government has recently issued the 'three-child' policy, and there is still little research on the third birth intention of the childbearing-age population. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and related reasons of third birth intention in the childbearing-age population in mainland China, and analyze the sociodemographic differences.

Method

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in mainland China from June to July 2021. A total of 15,332 childbearing-age participants responded and completed the Fertility Intention Qu

SUBMITTER: Yan Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8670058 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature