Table 2. Factors associated with fertility intention, survey of fertility intention and fecundity in married women, China, 2019–2020.
| Survey participants’ characteristic | % of participants trying to conceive (95% CI)a | Likelihood of trying to conceive, OR (95% CI)b |
|---|---|---|
| All participants | 11.9 (10.9–13.0) | NA |
| Age, years | ||
| 20–24 | 18.5 (15.0–22.8) | Reference |
| 25–29 | 18.7 (16.7–20.8) | 1.54 (1.15–2.06) |
| 30–34 | 14.5 (13.1–16.1) | 2.61 (1.94–3.53) |
| 35–39 | 9.3 (8.1–10.7) | 2.51 (1.82–3.48) |
| 40–44 | 5.2 (4.2–6.4) | 1.11 (0.77–1.59) |
| 45–49 | 1.5 (1.0–2.4) | 0.30 (0.18–0.48) |
| No. of children | ||
| 0 | 25.4 (22.7–28.3) | Reference |
| ≥ 1 | 6.1 (5.4–6.8) | 0.02 (0.02–0.03) |
| Household location | ||
| Urban area | 9.9 (8.9–11.1) | Reference |
| Rural area | 13.8 (12.2–15.6) | 1.30 (1.12–1.53) |
| Metropolisc | ||
| No | 13.2 (12.1–14.4) | Reference |
| Yes | 6.4 (4.8–8.3) | 0.38 (0.31–0.45) |
| Educational level | ||
| Primary school | 11.8 (10.1–13.7) | Reference |
| Higher than primary school | 12.2 (11.1–13.5) | 0.74 (0.62–0.88) |
| Annual household income, yuan per capitad | ||
| < 20 000 | 12.5 (10.8–14.4) | 0.99 (0.84–1.17) |
| 20 000–50 000 | 12.8 (11.1–14.7) | Reference |
| > 50 000 | 10.3 (8.9–12.0) | 0.86 (0.72–1.02) |
| Current tobacco smoker | ||
| No | 11.9 (10.9–13.0) | Reference |
| Yes | 12.8 (8.9–18.1) | 1.29 (0.96–1.72) |
| Current alcohol consumption | ||
| No | 12.2 (11.1–13.4) | Reference |
| Yes | 10.9 (8.5–13.9) | 0.77 (0.62–0.94) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | ||
| < 18.5 | 13.0 (9.6–17.5) | 0.86 (0.66–1.13) |
| 18.5–23.9 | 11.0 (9.9–12.3) | Reference |
| 24.0–27.9 | 10.9 (9.1–12.9) | 1.21 (1.02–1.43) |
| ≥ 28.0 | 19.1 (14.8–24.4) | 1.64 (1.31–2.04) |
CI: confidence interval; NA: not applicable; OR: odds ratio.
a The figures listed are for weighted proportions based on sampling weights and post-stratification weights.
b Odds ratio were estimated using a multivariate logistic regression model that included all covariables listed in the table.
c The metropolises included in the survey were Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
d During 2019 and 2020, 1 yuan was equivalent to 0.14 United States dollars on average.