Sathyanath, SRashmi, ANarasimha, HHKundapur, RRai, SPrabhu, S2020-01-022020-01-022019-06Sathyanath 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): 244-2470971-75872248-9509http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/191963Background: 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.Gender PreferenceFocused Group DiscussionQualitative Study Son PreferenceAbortionJournal ArticleIndiaA J Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, MangaloreA J Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, MangaloreK. S. Hegde Medical Academy, MangaloreK. S. Hegde Medical Academy, MangaloreKasturba Medical College, MangaloreFather Muller Medical College, Mangalore