DETERMINANTS OF HIGH FERTILITY IN BANGLADESH: THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

This study examines the determinants of fertility among married women in Bangladesh and their consequences for social development. It applies a multiple regression analysis including the tests for interaction on Bangladesh Fertility Survey data, 1975-76; which is a part of the World Fertility Survey...

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Published in:	International review of modern sociology Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 75 - 89
Main Author:	MIAH, M. MIZANUR RAHMAN
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Delhi Prints India 01-04-1993 M D Publications PVT
Subjects:	Bangladesh Birth Control Children Contraception Development Programs Development sociology Family Planning Female fertility Fertility Islam Mortality Muslims Social Development Sociodemographic Factors Sociology Sociology of economy and development Womens studies Bangladesh Women Educational Attainment Woman work Infant Mortality Fertility Economic Development Married Women Residence Social Development Age Religions
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Summary:	This study examines the determinants of fertility among married women in Bangladesh and their consequences for social development. It applies a multiple regression analysis including the tests for interaction on Bangladesh Fertility Survey data, 1975-76; which is a part of the World Fertility Survey. The findings suggest that infant/child deaths, age, religion, husband's education and the practice of family planning have positive and the wife's education and her employment in the modern sector have inverse effect on maritial fertility. The findings should have a bearing on government family planning and social development programs.
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ISSN:	0973-2047 0970-4841 0973-2047