Perception regarding child gender preferences among mothers in Dakshina Kannada district: A mixed methods study
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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2019.v31i02.015Keywords:
Gender Preference, Focused Group Discussion, Qualitative Study Son Preference, AbortionAbstract
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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