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Document Type
Analytical Studies
Language
English
Author(s)
Tesfayi Gebreselassie and Macro International Inc. Calverton, Maryland, USA
Publication Date
May 2008
Publication ID
AS10

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Abstract:

This study investigates spousal agreement on reproductive preferences (fertility preferences and ideal number of children) in sub-Saharan Africa. The analysis uses matched couples' data from 14 Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) carried out between 1999 and 2004. Additionally, pooled data from the 14 countries are used to explore the aggregate effect of different levels of polygyny (high and low) on spousal agreement on reproductive preferences.

 


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