Abstract
A random sample of 400 families (200 urban and 200 rural) where either parent had undergone permanent sterilisation (vasectomy or tubectomy) were studied. Male sterilisations were higher than female sterilisations. Economic status of families studied did not show any significant relation to type of operation preferred. Maternal literacy was directly related to the preponderance of tubectomies in urban areas. The latter were also found to be significantly higher in the Jain community where joint families were the rule. Majority of the mothers got married and conceived before 20 years of age. Average duration of active reproductive life prior to sterilisation was 18·6 years (rural) and 11·5 years (urban). The average number of conceptions and living children produced during this period were 5·99±0.·51 (S.E.) and 4·75 ±0·72 (S.E.) (rural) and 4·35±0·19 (S.E.) and 3·80±0·11 (S.E.) respectively. Presence of at least one living male child was statistically significantly related to acceptance of permanent sterilisation. Most parents considered permanent sterilisation a right step and were satisfied after the operation.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
