Perception regarding child gender preferences among mothers in Dakshina Kannada district: A mixed methods study

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.

Keywords

Gender Preference, Focused Group Discussion, Qualitative Study Son Preference, Abortion

Citation

Sathyanath S, Rashmi A, Narasimha HH, Kundapur R, Rai S, Prabhu S. Perception regarding child gender preferences among mothers in Dakshina Kannada district: A mixed methods study. Indian Journal of Community Health. 2019 Jun; 31(2): 244-247

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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/191963

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Indian Journal of Community Health

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