Table 2.
Desired fertility behaviour of the respondents (N = 300)
| S. no. | Fertility intention and characteristics | Frequencies | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Desired number and sex composition of children: |
|
|
| One son |
16 |
5.3 |
|
| One daughter |
1 |
0.3 |
|
| Two son |
1 |
0.3 |
|
| one son and one daughter |
266 |
88.7 |
|
| More son and one daughter |
16 |
5.3 |
|
|
2 |
Sex Preference for first child: |
|
|
| Daughter |
96 |
32 |
|
| Son |
193 |
64.3 |
|
| Whichever |
11 |
3.7 |
|
|
3 |
Decision making for determining no. of children |
|
|
| in family: |
|
|
|
| Husband and wife |
260 |
86.7 |
|
| Family |
14 |
4.7 |
|
| Wife |
16 |
5.3 |
|
| Husband | 10 | 3.3 |