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Variability in Reproductive Choices: A Comprehensive Analysis of Women's Working Status and Fertility Behavior in Pakistan.
Atif, Muhammad; Ayub, Gohar; Zeb, Javed; Farooq, Muhammad; Ilyas, Muhammad; Shafiq, Muhammad; Shah, Syed Habib.
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  • Atif M; Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Ayub G; Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan.
  • Zeb J; Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Farooq M; Department of Statistics, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Ilyas M; Department of Statistics, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • Shafiq M; Institute of Numerical Sciencs, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
  • Shah SH; Institute of Numerical Sciencs, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Inquiry ; 61: 469580241237106, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38462886
ABSTRACT
The relationship between women's working status and fertility behavior has been a topic of interest for researchers and policymakers. The societal shifts over time, particularly the increasing participation of women in the workforce, have transformed traditional roles. Women, once primarily perceived as caregivers, are now assuming roles of economic independence. This transformation prompts a re-evaluation of the traditional association between women's working status and fertility behavior. This study aims to investigate the impact of women's working status on fertility behavior using a multistage stratified sampling design. A total of 408 women aged 15 to 49 years were recruited from 2 strata working and non-working women. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, cluster analysis, and generalized additive models were used for in-depth analysis of the dataset. An examination of fertility patterns indicates that, on average, working women bear 2.90 live children, while their non-working counterparts have an average of 3.52 children. Stillbirth was reported in 13% of housewives and 15.1% of working women. However, further analysis revealed that the relationship between women's employment status and fertility behavior varied depending on Social and Cultural Norms, Reproductive Rights, Workplace Policies, Economic Independence, Age, and Life Stage. Our findings suggest that promoting access to family-friendly policies and services, as well as challenging gender norms and cultural values, could help address the impact of women's employment on fertility behavior.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Clase Social / Fertilidad Límite: Child / Female / Humans País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Inquiry Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Pakistán Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Clase Social / Fertilidad Límite: Child / Female / Humans País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Inquiry Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Pakistán Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos