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Exploring U.S. men's birth intentions
Laura Duberstein Lindberg1, Kathryn Kost
1The Guttmacher Institute, 125 Maiden Lane, Newyork, NY, 10038, USA, llindberg@guttmacher.org.
Maternal and Child Health Journal
|June 25, 2013
Summary
Nearly 40% of births to men were unintended, varying by demographics. Men reported higher pregnancy happiness than women, highlighting the need to include men in unintended pregnancy prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology of Family
- Demography
Background:
- Recent focus on women's childbearing intentions overlooks men's perspectives.
- Understanding men's roles in family planning is crucial for effective reproductive health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate men's childbearing intentions and pregnancy happiness.
- To analyze demographic variations in men's pregnancy intentions.
- To compare men's and women's intentions and happiness regarding births.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nationally representative data from the 2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG).
- Employed bivariate statistical tests and multivariate logistic regressions.
- Analyzed birth intention and happiness, considering fathers' demographics and union status.
Main Results:
- Approximately 40% of births reported by men were unintended, with variations by race/ethnicity and union status.
- Non-marital births were more likely intended among Hispanic and Black men.
- Men reported significantly higher happiness about pregnancies compared to women, with no significant difference in intention status.
Conclusions:
- Men's childbearing intentions and happiness vary significantly by demographic factors.
- Findings underscore the importance of including men in unintended pregnancy prevention efforts.
- Addressing men's perspectives enhances understanding of fatherhood and reproductive decision-making.
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