Perception regarding child gender preferences among mothers in Dakshina Kannada district: A mixed methods study
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ABSTRACT
Background:
A reflection on the census 2011 data tells us that gender preference has only been on the rise these past years.Objective:
To assess perception regarding gender preference among mothers in Dakshina Kannada district. Materials &Methods:
2 tertiary care centres attached with medical college were selected in Dakshina Kannada district. Quantitative variables were collected using a questionnaire and qualitative component was done through focused group discussion.Results:
Child preference was seen among 32.2% of the subjects. Preference for Male child if the first child was a girl was significantly associated with lower education and low income (p<0.05).Conclusion:
Son preference is still existent in the society but not universally. It is more so when the first born is a female child.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Year:
2019
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Article
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