Second-Child Fertility Intentions among Urban Women in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: With the adjustment of China's fertility policy, the topic of women's fertility has attracted much attention. In particular, urban women face a difficult choice between family and work. This study analyzed the prevalence and determinants of second-child fertility intention among urban women in China and aimed to provide evidence for improving fertility rate measures. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using quantitative primary studies. We identified 16 cross-sectional studies that investigated a total of 24,979 urban women. The prevalence of second-child fertility intentions was 37%. A subgroup analysis revealed that the highest prevalence was observed between 2016 and 2017, and the lowest was observed in first-tier cities. Meta-analyses indicated that 18 factors were si

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9962327 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature