A Sathiya Susuman
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 79114 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | A Sathiya Susuman |
| NOMBRES | A Sathiya |
| APELLIDO | Susuman |
| FIRMA | SUSUMAN A S |
| AFILIACIONES | University of the Western Cape |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2339-2284 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 35 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 35 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2006 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
The Impact of Education and Employment on Economic Competitiveness
This study examines the economic competitiveness of South Africa's nine provinces in terms of job creation and the role of education in enhancing economic development. Utilizing data from the 2010-2019 Quarterly Labour Force Survey and GDP Quarterly Estimates per Region Reports, regression and correlation analyses were conducted. Results revealed a significant correlation between education, economic competitiveness and employment in Western Cape,…
An Examination of the Mortality Rate Associated With Teenage Pregnancy in South Africa
This study investigates factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in South Africa and their impact on maternal mortality. Twenty participants were purposively sampled for one-on-one interviews using a mixed-methods and descriptive study design. SPSS software analysed the data, revealing reduced risk factors through educational policies. Teenage mortality rates from pregnancy and maternal health issues are lower than the rates in adults, with high…
Correlates of Age at Marriage and Birth Interval in Ethiopia
Age at first marriage has a significant effect on birth interval. This study investigates the relationship between age at marriage to birth interval and its associated factors in Ethiopia. The objective of the study is to examine the estimated age at first marriage to first birth interval and its main associated factors by age at first marriage and place of residence in Ethiopia. Data from the Ethiopia Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) 2011 were u…
Early Pregnancy and Motherhood Among Young Women in Sub-Saharan African Countries
This study examined the trends and factors associated with early pregnancies and motherhood among young women in three sub-Saharan African countries: Malawi, Mali, and Niger. Descriptive and multivariate analyses showed that the prevalence of early childbearing declined significantly in all three countries between 2006 and 2016. Moreover, the determinants of age at first childbearing varied across these nations. It is crucial to implement program…
Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Crime Among International Migrants in South Africa
The presence of immigrants in South Africa has led citizens to believe that migrants are responsible for increased crime rates in the country. This belief is a harmful stereotype that has no basis in reality, as most of the crimes are not committed by the migrants. This study explores the impact of socio-economic factors on crime rates by international migrants in South Africa from 2012 to 2017. Specifically, it focuses on examining the likelihoo…
Examining the Influence of Socio-Economic and Demographic Transformation on Employment In the Informal Sector From 2017 To 2020
This study explored the impact of socio-demographic changes on informal sector employment in South Africa from 2017 to 2020. Utilizing data from the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), descriptive statistics and logistic regression were employed to analyze relationships between age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, and education within the informal workforce. The results revealed significant shifts in employment patterns, particularly affecti…
Changing Trends of Consanguineous Marriages in South India
Consanguineous marriage is still a preferred option in many societies of southern India. Therefore, this study addresses the state and district wise variation in consanguineous marriages and also attempts to find out the underlying factors of this practice in different marriage cohorts of South India. Drawing data from National Family Health Survey-4, the result revealed that there is a reduction in consanguineous marriages from 32.6% who married…
Early Marriage and Correlates among Young Women in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Though several countries have adopted the sexual violence law which criminalizes child marriage, the practice of early marriage persists in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper examined the socio-economic and demographic determinants of early marriage among young women in four Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, namely Niger, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali and Malawi. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were performed to show that young women wi…
Reproductive Health Situation in South Africa
South Africa is still lagging behind with health outcomes, especially when it comes to accessing treatment, prevention and care for reproductive health issues despite the significant progress made with regard to certain aspects of the health system. This study explores the reproductive health situation in South Africa. The study explores some selected health outcomes and related policies from the nine provinces in South Africa. The results indica…
Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Ethiopia
Fertility is one of the elements in population dynamics that makes a significant contribution towards changing population size and structure over time. In Ethiopia, for the last 10 years the total fertility rate (TFR) has declined slightly from 5.5 to 4.8 children in 2011. But, the TFR in urban areas has increased from 2.4 to 2.6 per 1000 live births. The Bongaarts model was applied to estimate the indices of the four main proximate determinants …
Factors of Domestic Violence Against Women
Many studies have looked into domestic violence but very few have considered women's knowledge and perception about their rights. This study aims to examine the main sociocultural factors behind domestic violence against women with an emphasis on the power of the knowledge and perception of the women about their international and constitutional rights. Quantitative data collected in 2015 in the regions of East and Southwest Burkina Faso is used i…
Factors Affecting the Enrolment Rate of Students in Higher Education Institutions in the Gauteng province, South Africa
The purpose of this research is to investigate and analyse higher education institutions' enrolment and drop-out rates within the Gauteng province, South Africa. Large-scale secondary data from the General Household Survey, obtained from Statistics South Africa (2012) were used. This study's findings show that finance, orphan-hood, transport to the higher education institutions and, to a lesser extent, unplanned pregnancies, are some of the main …
A Demographic Approach to the Family Structure in Asia and Africa
Family demography is the study of family structure. Family formations have resemblance in Asia and Africa, for instance most of the marriages practices in these two countries have been of the form of arranged marriages. The objective of this study is to investigate the family structure between sub-Sahara Africa and Asian continents. Secondary information (data) from different literature reviews was used. The information will be qualitative invest…
Correlates of Early Sexual Debut and Its Associated STI/HIV Risk Factors among Sexually Active Youths in Malawi
This study explores the correlates of early sexual debut and risk factors of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the youth in Malawi. Data was obtained from the Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15-24 years, 1405 males and 5217 females were considered. Chi-square and multivariate analysis was performed and findings presented by gender. The results indicate that females aged 15-19 y…
Is Swaziland on Track with the 2015 Millennium Development Goals
According to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) agreement, each participating country has to periodically provide a report that will show the progress on their achievement towards the goals. This article's aim is to evaluate Swaziland's prospects of achieving eight MDGs by 2015. This article is an analysis of the current situation of Swaziland, and the aim of this analysis is to look beyond the statistical values to see if the achievements (…
Improving Maternal and Reproductive Health in Ethiopia
This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal health and good quality of life in an attempt to understand the years between 2005 and 2011. Data from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Surveys 2005 and 2011 were used. Bivariate, Camer-V, chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine the relative contribution of the predictor variables. The hypotheses tested in this study were that gender, wealth quintile, type…
Unfolding the Mystery of Reliance on Traditional Methods of Birth Control in Assam, India
Reliance on traditional methods of birth control causes psychological tension in couples because the fear of unwanted pregnancy bars them from experiencing a healthy sexual life. However, in Assam, half of all contraceptive users depend on traditional methods of birth control. The current study used National Family Health Survey 2005-2006 data. Out of 3840 sample women in the age group 15-49 years, 1286 women are filtered for the present study. M…
Risk Factors of Inconsistent Condom Use among Sexually Active Youths
This study examines the risk associated with inconsistent use of condoms as a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STIs) and sexual risk behaviours. The Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010 data were used. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15-24 years, 511 males and 675 females were filtered in the present study. A Chi square test and logistic regression techniques were performed. Ab…
Correlates of Caesarean Section among Delivery in Health Institutions in India
Aim is to find out the disparities in cesarean sections among institutional deliveries across segments of the society in the study area. The National Family Health Survey data 2005-06 were used. There were 14,808 women who were found to be relevant for this study. Bivariate results show that cesarean section is highest among women older than 40 years, having the highest level of education, holding skilled jobs, from the highest social hierarchy, …
HIV/Aids in Ethiopia
The aim of the research is to examine the HIV risk factors affecting poor health in Ethiopia by epidemiological perspectives. The Demographic and Health Survey 2011 and other secondary data were used. Ethiopian population growth has slowed dramatically or stopped due to HIV and AIDS. A logistic regression and correlation between HIV positive towards AIDS, high risk factors leading to exposure to HIV infection was adopted with selected variables. …
Trends and risk factors for childhood diarrhea in sub-Saharan countries (1990–2013)
BACKGROUND: Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of child mortality and one of the main causes of medical consultation for children in sub-Saharan countries. This paper attempts to determine the risk factors and neighborhood inequalities of diarrheal morbidity among under-5 children in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the period 1990-2013. DESIGN: Data used come from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) waves conducted in Burkina …
Landholding and Fertility Relationship in Kenya
The aim of study was to address the factors influencing landholdings and fertility among women in rural Kenya. The data used are from the 2008–2009 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) of a representative sample size of 6761 women, aged 15–49 years. Statistical tests are utilized to answer the research question, such as Chi-square and logistic regression and P-tests. The results show that the relationship between fertility and landholdings …
Correlation of Unmet Need and Discontinuation in Ethiopia
A few key factors affecting usage of all methods and contraceptive discontinuation among women whom are currently married in Ethiopia are discussed. What are the factors affecting women's contraceptive use? The aim is to explore the two regions on the basis of high total fertility rate (TFR) regions (Oromiya (5.6) and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region (SNNPR) (4.9)) in the Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS) 2011. A …
Sexual Activity of the Youth Population in Malawi
The sexual behaviour of youths in Malawi is believed to play an important role in the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Relevant data from the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2010 and a sample of 16,217 youths aged 15-24 have been studied and subjected to bivariate and logistic regression analysis. The results show that married youths were not interested in using condoms (94.2%, p < 0.05) and that those who were living togeth…
A Comparative Analysis of Contraceptive Use in Africa
The aim of this article is to show a comparative analysis of contraceptive use in areas of traditionally high fertility that have gone through profound changes. Data have been taken from the latest Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). Logistic regression models were adopted for four selected representative countries, namely Egypt, Mali, Namibia and Niger. There were two selection criteria: data should be recent, and selected countries should hav…
Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Ethiopia
Fertility is one of the elements in population dynamics that makes a significant contribution towards changing population size and structure over time. In Ethiopia, for the last 10 years the total fertility rate (TFR) has declined slightly from 5.5 to 4.8 children in 2011. But, the TFR in urban areas has increased from 2.4 to 2.6 per 1000 live births. The Bongaarts model was applied to estimate the indices of the four main proximate determinants …
Female Literacy, Fertility Decline and Life Expectancy in Kerala, India
The recent female literacy and fertility levels in Kerala state are examined using the 2011 census data. Arriaga's approach for estimation of age-specific fertility rates is undertaken to show the particularities of Kerala state and the best practices which made this state an example for other states in India as well as other places in the world, particularly developing countries. Women's empowerment gets as much credit as physical facilities and…
Changing Trends of Consanguineous Marriages in South India
Consanguineous marriage is still a preferred option in many societies of southern India. Therefore, this study addresses the state and district wise variation in consanguineous marriages and also attempts to find out the underlying factors of this practice in different marriage cohorts of South India. Drawing data from National Family Health Survey-4, the result revealed that there is a reduction in consanguineous marriages from 32.6% who married…
Factors Affecting the Enrolment Rate of Students in Higher Education Institutions in the Gauteng province, South Africa
The purpose of this research is to investigate and analyse higher education institutions' enrolment and drop-out rates within the Gauteng province, South Africa. Large-scale secondary data from the General Household Survey, obtained from Statistics South Africa (2012) were used. This study's findings show that finance, orphan-hood, transport to the higher education institutions and, to a lesser extent, unplanned pregnancies, are some of the main …
Improving Maternal and Reproductive Health in Ethiopia
This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal health and good quality of life in an attempt to understand the years between 2005 and 2011. Data from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Surveys 2005 and 2011 were used. Bivariate, Camer-V, chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine the relative contribution of the predictor variables. The hypotheses tested in this study were that gender, wealth quintile, type…
Unfolding the Mystery of Reliance on Traditional Methods of Birth Control in Assam, India
Reliance on traditional methods of birth control causes psychological tension in couples because the fear of unwanted pregnancy bars them from experiencing a healthy sexual life. However, in Assam, half of all contraceptive users depend on traditional methods of birth control. The current study used National Family Health Survey 2005-2006 data. Out of 3840 sample women in the age group 15-49 years, 1286 women are filtered for the present study. M…
Risk Factors of Inconsistent Condom Use among Sexually Active Youths
This study examines the risk associated with inconsistent use of condoms as a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STIs) and sexual risk behaviours. The Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010 data were used. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15-24 years, 511 males and 675 females were filtered in the present study. A Chi square test and logistic regression techniques were performed. Ab…
Early Marriage and Correlates among Young Women in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Though several countries have adopted the sexual violence law which criminalizes child marriage, the practice of early marriage persists in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper examined the socio-economic and demographic determinants of early marriage among young women in four Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, namely Niger, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali and Malawi. Descriptive and multivariate analyses were performed to show that young women wi…
Correlates of Early Sexual Debut and Its Associated STI/HIV Risk Factors among Sexually Active Youths in Malawi
This study explores the correlates of early sexual debut and risk factors of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the youth in Malawi. Data was obtained from the Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15-24 years, 1405 males and 5217 females were considered. Chi-square and multivariate analysis was performed and findings presented by gender. The results indicate that females aged 15-19 y…
Vulnerable Diseases Affecting Child Mortality in Sierra Leone
Child mortality in Sierra Leone is the highest ranked in the world. The main causes for child mortality are maternal factors, environmental factors and health factors. Minimal research has been carried out on health factors in Sierra Leone. The objective of this study is to see how maternal and environmental factors have an effect on health factors, which in turn cause child mortality. The data used were from the 2008 Sierra Leone Demographic and…
Son Preference and Contraceptive Practice Among Tribal Groups in Rural South India
This paper examines the son preference and contraceptive practice among tribal groups in rural south India. Parents’ preferences for the sex of their children have constituted an important theme in population and social research over the past three decades. Data were collected from a household survey of 398 currently married women of reproductive age group (15-49) from four taluks in the Nilgiris District of rural Tamilnadu are selected with resp…
SP3-6 Adolescent sexual behaviour and HIV/Aids in Ethiopia
Introduction Adolescents will be the influential force behind economic prosperity in the future of Ethiopia. Ethiopian adolescent communities today face many health-related challenges, and their lives vary considerably from those of their parents, grandparents and other relatives. A number of behaviours lead to increased risk of getting HIV/AIDS, in particular unprotected sexual intercourse and multiple sexual partners. Methods and Materials Draw…
Correlates of Antenatal and Postnatal Care among Tribal Women in India
It is well established that those women who undergo full antenatal care check-up and give birth in a medical institution or whose delivery is attended by trained paramedical persons promotes child survival and reduces maternal mortality. In the light of the above, an attempt is made in this paper to relate the socio-economic and demographic characteristics of the currently married Schedule Tribes’ women in eight districts of Chhatisgarh with fact…
Correlates of Antenatal and Postnatal Care among Tribal Women in India
The value and importance of indigenous knowledge are now being increasingly acknowledged all over the world.For this reason, the aims of this study is not only to identify the medicinal plants used for Therapeutic Turkish Baths by local people of various areas in Turkey, but also to draw attention to the traditional knowledge that is in danger of being lost.In this study, a total of 105 people from twenty-one provinces (N=5) were interviewed.Info…
Vulnerable Diseases Affecting Child Mortality in Sierra Leone
Child mortality in Sierra Leone is the highest ranked in the world. The main causes for child mortality are maternal factors, environmental factors and health factors. Minimal research has been carried out on health factors in Sierra Leone. The objective of this study is to see how maternal and environmental factors have an effect on health factors, which in turn cause child mortality. The data used were from the 2008 Sierra Leone Demographic and…
Understanding Issues of People Living With Disabilities in South Africa
The problem of disabilities is growing all over the world. Nevertheless, some progress has been made since the year 1981 was proclaimed International Year of Disabled Persons. In 2001 people living with disabilities accounted for 5% of the South African population. Because of their disabilities or the perception society has regarding their potential, this population is mostly economically inactive. This study assesses the relationship between dis…
Factors influencing the use of maternal healthcare services and childhood immunization in Swaziland
It is important to study factors related to maternal and child health uptake to inform relevant stakeholders about possible areas of improvement. Programs to educate families about the importance of maternal and child healthcare services should be implemented. In addition, interventions should focus on: (a) age differentials in use of maternal and child health services, (b) women with higher parities, (c) women in rural areas, and (d) women from …
Women Forgotten after Childbirth
The aim of this paper is to determine and compare the risk factors of maternal mortality before and after childbirth in Burkina Faso. Analyses are performed at both bivariate and multivariate level using conditional logistic regression. An Emergency Obstetric Care (EMOC) survey of Burkina Faso for 2010 provided the data utilized for the analyses. The diagnosis of health professionals indicated that abortion with 36.3% is the main direct cause of …
Hazard Rates of Child Mortality in Tanzania
Tanzania's child mortality rate-between 103 and 130 deaths per 1000 live births-is well above the world average. The data from the Tanzania HIV/AIDS and Malaria Indicator Survey 2007/08 were used in order. There were 27,511 children included in the analysis. Regression analysis focused on child mortality based on maternal and fertility behaviours. Children belonging to the group of higher birth order faced 0.17 odds of dying. A birth spacing of 2…
Trends and risk factors for childhood diarrhea in sub-Saharan countries (1990–2013)
BACKGROUND: Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of child mortality and one of the main causes of medical consultation for children in sub-Saharan countries. This paper attempts to determine the risk factors and neighborhood inequalities of diarrheal morbidity among under-5 children in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the period 1990-2013. DESIGN: Data used come from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) waves conducted in Burkina …
Landholding and Fertility Relationship in Kenya
The aim of study was to address the factors influencing landholdings and fertility among women in rural Kenya. The data used are from the 2008–2009 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) of a representative sample size of 6761 women, aged 15–49 years. Statistical tests are utilized to answer the research question, such as Chi-square and logistic regression and P-tests. The results show that the relationship between fertility and landholdings …
Correlation of Unmet Need and Discontinuation in Ethiopia
A few key factors affecting usage of all methods and contraceptive discontinuation among women whom are currently married in Ethiopia are discussed. What are the factors affecting women's contraceptive use? The aim is to explore the two regions on the basis of high total fertility rate (TFR) regions (Oromiya (5.6) and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region (SNNPR) (4.9)) in the Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS) 2011. A …
Sexual Activity of the Youth Population in Malawi
The sexual behaviour of youths in Malawi is believed to play an important role in the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Relevant data from the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2010 and a sample of 16,217 youths aged 15-24 have been studied and subjected to bivariate and logistic regression analysis. The results show that married youths were not interested in using condoms (94.2%, p < 0.05) and that those who were living togeth…
A Comparative Analysis of Contraceptive Use in Africa
The aim of this article is to show a comparative analysis of contraceptive use in areas of traditionally high fertility that have gone through profound changes. Data have been taken from the latest Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). Logistic regression models were adopted for four selected representative countries, namely Egypt, Mali, Namibia and Niger. There were two selection criteria: data should be recent, and selected countries should hav…
Female Literacy, Fertility Decline and Life Expectancy in Kerala, India
The recent female literacy and fertility levels in Kerala state are examined using the 2011 census data. Arriaga's approach for estimation of age-specific fertility rates is undertaken to show the particularities of Kerala state and the best practices which made this state an example for other states in India as well as other places in the world, particularly developing countries. Women's empowerment gets as much credit as physical facilities and…
A Demographic Approach to the Family Structure in Asia and Africa
Family demography is the study of family structure. Family formations have resemblance in Asia and Africa, for instance most of the marriages practices in these two countries have been of the form of arranged marriages. The objective of this study is to investigate the family structure between sub-Sahara Africa and Asian continents. Secondary information (data) from different literature reviews was used. The information will be qualitative invest…
Correlates of Early Sexual Debut and Its Associated STI/HIV Risk Factors among Sexually Active Youths in Malawi
This study explores the correlates of early sexual debut and risk factors of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among the youth in Malawi. Data was obtained from the Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15-24 years, 1405 males and 5217 females were considered. Chi-square and multivariate analysis was performed and findings presented by gender. The results indicate that females aged 15-19 y…
Is Swaziland on Track with the 2015 Millennium Development Goals
According to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) agreement, each participating country has to periodically provide a report that will show the progress on their achievement towards the goals. This article's aim is to evaluate Swaziland's prospects of achieving eight MDGs by 2015. This article is an analysis of the current situation of Swaziland, and the aim of this analysis is to look beyond the statistical values to see if the achievements (…
Improving Maternal and Reproductive Health in Ethiopia
This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal health and good quality of life in an attempt to understand the years between 2005 and 2011. Data from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Surveys 2005 and 2011 were used. Bivariate, Camer-V, chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine the relative contribution of the predictor variables. The hypotheses tested in this study were that gender, wealth quintile, type…
Unfolding the Mystery of Reliance on Traditional Methods of Birth Control in Assam, India
Reliance on traditional methods of birth control causes psychological tension in couples because the fear of unwanted pregnancy bars them from experiencing a healthy sexual life. However, in Assam, half of all contraceptive users depend on traditional methods of birth control. The current study used National Family Health Survey 2005-2006 data. Out of 3840 sample women in the age group 15-49 years, 1286 women are filtered for the present study. M…
Risk Factors of Inconsistent Condom Use among Sexually Active Youths
This study examines the risk associated with inconsistent use of condoms as a risk factor for human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infections (HIV/STIs) and sexual risk behaviours. The Malawi Demographic Health Survey 2010 data were used. Out of a sample of 2987 males and 9559 females aged 15-24 years, 511 males and 675 females were filtered in the present study. A Chi square test and logistic regression techniques were performed. Ab…
Correlates of Caesarean Section among Delivery in Health Institutions in India
Aim is to find out the disparities in cesarean sections among institutional deliveries across segments of the society in the study area. The National Family Health Survey data 2005-06 were used. There were 14,808 women who were found to be relevant for this study. Bivariate results show that cesarean section is highest among women older than 40 years, having the highest level of education, holding skilled jobs, from the highest social hierarchy, …
HIV/Aids in Ethiopia
The aim of the research is to examine the HIV risk factors affecting poor health in Ethiopia by epidemiological perspectives. The Demographic and Health Survey 2011 and other secondary data were used. Ethiopian population growth has slowed dramatically or stopped due to HIV and AIDS. A logistic regression and correlation between HIV positive towards AIDS, high risk factors leading to exposure to HIV infection was adopted with selected variables. …
Reproductive Health Situation in South Africa
South Africa is still lagging behind with health outcomes, especially when it comes to accessing treatment, prevention and care for reproductive health issues despite the significant progress made with regard to certain aspects of the health system. This study explores the reproductive health situation in South Africa. The study explores some selected health outcomes and related policies from the nine provinces in South Africa. The results indica…
Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Ethiopia
Fertility is one of the elements in population dynamics that makes a significant contribution towards changing population size and structure over time. In Ethiopia, for the last 10 years the total fertility rate (TFR) has declined slightly from 5.5 to 4.8 children in 2011. But, the TFR in urban areas has increased from 2.4 to 2.6 per 1000 live births. The Bongaarts model was applied to estimate the indices of the four main proximate determinants …
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