NDLI: Economic value of children and fertility preferences in a fishing community in Ghana

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Teye, Joseph Kofi
Copyright Year	2012
Abstract	Although anecdotal evidence suggests that fertility levels in fishing communities, in Ghana, are very high, the influence of economic and cultural factors on fertility preferences in such communities has not been adequately explored. This article examines the fertility preferences of men and women living at Akplabanya, a fishing community in Ghana. Data were collected from a sample of 354 respondents. The findings of the study show that demand for labour, expectations of long term security, and gendered power relations have contributed to high fertility levels and preferences in the study area. It has been concluded that significant fertility decline in the area will only occur when fertility preferences of men have changed. Family planning programmes must therefore target both men and women. Improving economic status of women will also go a long way to bring about fertility transition in rural communities in Ghana.
Starting Page	697
Ending Page	708
Page Count	12
File Format	PDF
ISSN	03432521
Journal	GeoJournal
Volume Number	78
Issue Number	4
e-ISSN	15729893
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2012-08-01
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Economic value of children Fertility preferences Cultural values Fishing communities Ghana Human Geography Geography (general) Environmental Management
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Geography, Planning and Development

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