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Factors influencing first childbearing timing decisions among men: Path analysis

Nourossadat Kariman1, Maliheh Amerian2, Padideh Jannati1

  • 1Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine
|October 15, 2016
PubMed

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Men's decisions on when to have their first child are influenced by age at marriage, marital satisfaction, social support, economic status, and quality of life. These factors highlight the need for supportive policies for couples.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Demography
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Men's childbearing intentions remain under-researched.
  • Understanding male fertility decisions is crucial for reproductive health.
  • Societal and personal factors influencing men's timing of fatherhood require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing men's decisions regarding the timing of their first child.
  • To explore the relationship between personal, familial, and social factors and men's childbearing intentions.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 300 men in Shahrood, Iran.
  • Data collected via demographic questionnaires and validated scales measuring quality of life, marital satisfaction, hope, and social support.
  • Statistical analysis to determine direct and indirect effects on childbearing decisions.

Main Results:

  • Men's age at marriage showed the strongest direct influence on first childbearing decisions.
  • Marital satisfaction, social support, economic status, and quality of life also significantly impacted these decisions.
  • Marital satisfaction and social support demonstrated significant indirect effects on men's childbearing timing.

Conclusions:

  • Men's decisions on first childbearing are multifactorial, involving personal (age, quality of life), family (marital satisfaction), and social (support) elements.
  • Policy interventions should focus on enhancing socioeconomic and family conditions for couples.
  • Promoting supportive environments can help couples achieve their desired family size and timing.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildbearingDecision-makingInfluencing factorsMenPaternal

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