Reproductive Decision Making Role among ... - Democracywatch

1 Both 161 582 Husband 59 213 Without planning 27 104 Herself 18 065 Family 11 046 Others 4 01Total 280 100Analysis:Two third (64%) of the respondents mentioned that respondents themselves along with theirhusband decided to have children. Twenty six percent reported that their decision wasinfluenced by their husband and family members.Male RespondentsSl Decision Frequency Percentage1 Both 53 662 Self 22 273 Didn’t Understand 2 34 Wife 1 15 Family Decision 1 16 Others 1 1Total 81 100Analysis:Two third (66%) of the respondents’ mentioned that decision of having first child was takenby both husband and wife together. Twenty seven percent respondents mentioned thatdecision of having first child was their (husband) decision. Two respondents are of theopinion that it is customary that after marriage a couple will have child and were confusedwith the question of discussion and decision.2.1.17. The decision of taking more than one child. (FEMALE)