Factors affecting childbearing decision making among Iranian couples: a qualitative study

Khedmat, L.; Hashemzadeh, M.; Shariati, M.; Nazari, A.M.; Keramat, A.

doi:10.36129/jog.2021.07

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“…Khedmat et al. ( 2022 ) explained the following four categories as more effective on childbearing in Iran: couple's capability, parenting attitudes (paternal and maternal feelings, emotional support, social support, and age role), couple's interactions (satisfactory relationships, collaboration, and cooperation), and childbearing experiences. They indicated that most couples believed that couple's satisfactory relationships affected their childbearing intention.…”

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Causal association between family health, perceived relationship quality components, and attitudes toward childbearing in Iranian women: A WHO model analysis

Taheri,

Saeieh,

Qorbani

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundGiven the unprecedented global decline in fertility as a major demographic development in recent years, the present study was conducted to determine Causal association Between Family Health, Perceived Relationship Quality Components, and Attitudes toward Childbearing in Iranian Women: A WHO Model AnalysisMethodsIn 2023, this descriptive study recruited 400 married women presenting to selected comprehensive health centers affiliated to Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran. The data were collected through multistage stratified cluster sampling and using a socioeconomic status questionnaire (Ghodratnama), the Perceived Relationship Quality Components (PRQC) scale, the family‐of‐origin scale (FOS), the attitudes toward fertility and childbearing scale (AFCS) and a demographic checklist were analyzed in SPSS 25 and LISREL 8.8.ResultsAccording to the path analysis, family health exerted the most significant and positive causal effect on attitudes to childbearing directly through one path (B = 0.334) and relationship quality (B = 0.698) and duration of married life (B = 0.387) both directly and indirectly. The number of children (B = –0.057), however, exerted the most significant and negative causal effect on attitudes to childbearing through both paths.ConclusionsThe present findings suggested the significant effects of family health and relationship quality on attitudes toward childbearing. It is therefore recommended that these variables be screened in comprehensive health centers, the associated limitations and problems be identified and appropriate training and counseling solutions be provided by health specialists.

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“…Khedmat et al. ( 2022 ) mentioned couple's interactions (satisfactory relationships, collaboration, and cooperation) as an important category for childbearing in Iran; in other words, family health has a key role.…”

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Causal association between family health, perceived relationship quality components, and attitudes toward childbearing in Iranian women: A WHO model analysis

Taheri,

Saeieh,

Qorbani

et al. 2024

Brain and Behavior

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“…As a developing nation, Iran has also experienced a rapid decline in fertility over the past decade [ 8 ]. The fertility rate in Iran has similarly dwindled in recent years, reaching 1.9 between 1978 and 2015 [ 9 ]. Confronted with this dwindling population growth, the Iranian government initiated incentivizing policies in 2012.…”

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“…It could be argued that the desire for fertility in Iran is deeply intertwined with tradition, gender roles, and religious sentiments. The factors that underpin the desire for childbearing within families can ultimately lead to demographic shifts at the national level over time [ 9 ].…”

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What factors influence couples’ decisions to have children? Evidence from a systematic scoping review

Ranjbar,

Rahimi,

Heidari

et al. 2024

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background One of the most significant demographic challenges over the past three decades has been the substantial reduction in fertility rates, worldwidely. As a developing country, Iran has also experienced a rapid decline in fertility over the past decades. Understanding factors influencing fertility is essential for development programs. Moreover, it’s crucial to study the parameters that affect the intention for childbearing in any society. Therefore, through a systematic scoping review, the present study investigates the factors influencing couples’ decisions toward childbearing. Methods This study was a systematic scoping review conducted in 2023. To design and conduct this scoping review, Joanna Briggs Institute’s Protocol (Institute TJB, The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers ’ manual 2015; methodology for JBI scoping reviews, 2015) was used and the framework presented by Levac et al. (2010) was also used as a guide for conducting this review. Studies were searched in three main databases including ISI Web of Sciences, PubMed, and Scopus, using a predefined search strategy. Google Scholar was also used for complementary search. The search period was from 2002 to 2022. Results A total of 18,454 studies were identified across three primary databases. After evaluating articles in three distinct phases based on title, abstract, and full-text, 46 articles were deemed eligible for inclusion in the scoping review. The qualitative analysis of the collected data from the selected studies through the scoping review led to classifying factors influencing households’ desire for childbearing into eight main themes and 101 sub-themes. The main themes associated with factors impacting households’ intention for childbearing encompass individual determinants, demographic and familial influencing factors, cultural elements, social factors, health-related aspects, economic considerations, insurance-related variables, and government support/incentive policies. Conclusions Comprehensive and holistic attention from governments and officials toward the various factors affecting households’ intention and behavior regarding childbearing appears beneficial and effective. Furthermore, given the relative ineffectiveness of some of the current government’s supportive/incentive policies to increase couples’ desire for childbearing, it seems necessary to review and amend these policies. This review should address the most significant challenges and factors contributing to couples’ reluctance to childbearing or strengthen factors that can play a substantial role in fostering fertility and childbearing desires.

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“…As a developing nation, Iran has also experienced a rapid decline in fertility over the past decade (8). The fertility rate in Iran has similarly dwindled in recent years, reaching 1.9 between 1978 and 2015 (9). Confronted with this dwindling population growth, the Iranian government initiated incentivizing policies in 2012.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

What Factors Influence Couples' Decisions for Childbearing? Evidence from a Systematic Scoping Review

Ranjbar,

Rahimi,

Heidari

et al. 2023

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Background One of the most significant demographic challenges over the past three decades has been the substantial reduction in fertility rates, worldwidely. As a developing country, Iran has also experienced a rapid decline in fertility over the past decades. Understanding factors influencing fertility is essential for development programs. Moreover, it's crucial to study the parameters that affect the intention for childbearing in any society. Therefore, through a systematic scoping review, the present study investigates the factors influencing couples' decisions toward childbearing.Methods This study was a systematic scoping review conducted in 2023. To design and conduct this scoping review, Joanna Briggs Institute’s Protocol (2015) was used and the framework presented by Levac et al. (2010) was also used as a guide for conducting this review. Studies were searched in three main databases including ISI Web of Sciences, PubMed, and Scopus, using a predefined search strategy. Google Scholar was also used for complementary search. The search period was from 2002 to 2022.Results A total of 18,454 studies were identified across three primary databases. After evaluating articles in three distinct phases based on title, abstract, and full-text, 46 articles were deemed eligible for inclusion in the scoping review. The qualitative analysis of the collected data from the selected studies through the scoping review led to classifying factors influencing households' desire for childbearing into eight main themes and 101 sub-themes. The main themes associated with factors impacting households' intention for childbearing encompass individual determinants, demographic and familial influencing factors, cultural elements, social factors, health-related aspects, economic considerations, insurance-related variables, and government support/incentive policies.Conclusions Comprehensive and holistic attention from governments and officials toward the various factors affecting households' intention and behavior regarding childbearing appears beneficial and effective. Furthermore, given the relative ineffectiveness of some of the current government's supportive/incentive policies to increase couples' desire for childbearing, it seems necessary to review and amend these policies. This review should address the most significant challenges and factors contributing to couples' reluctance to childbearing or strengthen factors that can play a substantial role in fostering fertility and childbearing desires.

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Factors affecting childbearing decision making among Iranian couples: a qualitative study

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

Causal association between family health, perceived relationship quality components, and attitudes toward childbearing in Iranian women: A WHO model analysis

Causal association between family health, perceived relationship quality components, and attitudes toward childbearing in Iranian women: A WHO model analysis

What factors influence couples’ decisions to have children? Evidence from a systematic scoping review

What Factors Influence Couples' Decisions for Childbearing? Evidence from a Systematic Scoping Review

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