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Child mortality in Goa: a cross-sectional analysis

S R Rao1, A Pandey, K I Shajy

  • 1International Institute for Population Sciences, Bombay, India.

Social Biology
|April 1, 1997
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Maternal education and longer birth spacing significantly reduce child mortality risks in Goa, India. This study analyzed data from 1,331 women to understand key determinants of child survival.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Demography
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Child mortality remains a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing regions.
  • Understanding the socioeconomic and demographic determinants of child mortality is crucial for effective intervention strategies.
  • The Indian state of Goa, despite being relatively developed, presents a unique context for studying child mortality patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the key determinants influencing child mortality in the Indian state of Goa.
  • To analyze the relationship between maternal education, birth spacing, and child mortality risk.
  • To provide evidence-based insights for public health policies aimed at reducing child mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS, 1992-93) for the state of Goa.
Keywords:
AsiaBiologyBirth SpacingChild Mortality--determinantsDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsEducational Status--womenEmployment Status--womenFamily PlanningHealthIndiaMortalityMortality DeterminantsPopulationPopulation DynamicsPublic HealthResearch ReportRisk FactorsSanitationSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusSouthern Asia

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  • Included 1,331 women with marriage duration of 15 years in the analysis.
  • Employed an aggregated child mortality index, adjusted for exposure, as the primary study variable.

    • Main Results:

    • Maternal education was identified as a significant factor in reducing child mortality.
    • Longer birth spacing between children was found to be strongly associated with lower child mortality risks.
    • The study highlights the protective effects of educational attainment and optimal birth intervals.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal education and adequate birth spacing are critical protective factors against child mortality in Goa.
    • Interventions promoting female education and family planning services can contribute to reducing child mortality rates.
    • Further research can explore other contributing factors and refine targeted public health strategies.