Do male reproductive preferences really point to a need to refocus fertility policy?

Authors: Nii-Amoo Dodoo F.¹; Luo Y.²; Panayotova E.²

Source: Population Research and Policy Review, Volume 16, Number 5, October 1997 , pp. 447-455(9)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Independently collected data from a 1994 survey in Accra, Ghana, are used here to verify earlier findings from Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data which indicate the existence of a closer tie between men's reproductive preferences and contraceptive use, than between the latter and women's preferences. Indeed, the findings corroborate the earlier studies and suggest that fertility transition in Africa may be accelerated if the family planning establishment would recognize the contribution of the `male role', and bring men into the mainstream of their agenda.

Keywords: Africa; Decision making; Family planning; Fertility; Joint unmet need

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA; 2: Tulane University

Publication date: 1997-10-01