Title: Fertility and Family Planning Trends in Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract: This study examined fertility and contraceptive use trends in Pakistan. Data were obtained from a survey of 2651 ever married women from populations using 3 maternity homes of the Aga Khan Health Service of Pakistan. Clients came from diverse households from many urban neighborhoods. Socioeconomic status was measured by occupation ownership of durable goods crowding amenities and income per capita. The mean family size was 6.4 persons. The crude birth rate was 23.2/1000 population. The general fertility rate declined from 190 births/1000 to 98/1000 during 1976-91. The total fertility rate declined from 5.7 to 3.0. Average marriage age increased to 21.7 years in 1990-91. 79% knew of at least one modern method. Knowledge was higher among women in their 20s and women with education. 45% of married nonpregnant women reported use of a modern method. Tubal ligation was the most prevalent method. 54% of ever married women reported use. Use increased over time. 22% of married nonpregnant women desired more children. 71% were satisfied with their family size. Fertility preferences were strongly related to family size. Many obtained supplies from private sources. Findings suggest a large unmet need. Results may be underestimates.
Publication Year: 1999
Publication Date: 1999-03-01
Language: en
Type: article
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