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Is fertility declining in Benin?

V Capo-chichi1, F Juarez

  • 1Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Humaine et en Démographie, Cotonou, Benin.

Studies in Family Planning
|May 1, 2001
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Benin

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Benin, a West African nation, exhibits high fertility rates and low usage of modern contraceptive methods.
  • Understanding reproductive changes is crucial for public health initiatives in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the ongoing reproductive changes in Benin.
  • To identify factors driving the fertility transition in the country.

Main Methods:

  • Employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Analyzes demographic trends and socio-economic factors influencing reproductive behavior.

Main Results:

  • An irreversible fertility transition has commenced in Benin, marked by birth limitation and sustained preference for long birth intervals.

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  • Declines in child mortality and modest increases in female education have spurred demand for fertility control.
  • The economic crisis of the 1980s acted as a catalyst for this transition.
  • Induced abortion appears to be a method for meeting fertility control demand, especially in urban settings.
  • Reproductive changes are diffusing from urban, educated women to rural, less-educated populations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Benin is undergoing a significant fertility transition driven by socio-economic factors and evolving reproductive preferences.
    • The findings highlight the interplay between education, child mortality, economic conditions, and contraceptive use in shaping fertility patterns.
    • Policy interventions should consider these dynamics to support reproductive health and family planning in Benin.