Reproductive Decision Making Role among ... - Democracywatch

2.1.25. Decision for abortion (Female)SlDecision of abortionFemaleFrequency %1 Miscarriage 15* 402 Self decision 6 163 From husband’s decision 8 224 Both of them together 1 035 Family members 3 086 Others 4 11Total 37 100* one respondent had abortion due to physical torture by her husbandAnalysis:Among 37 female respondents, 40% respondents mentioned that they had miscarriage.According to them it was like “Batash laga”. Nineteen percent cases it was their owndecision or jointly with their husband. 22% mentioned that the decision have been taken bytheir husband and 8% respondents mentioned that the decision have been taken by theirfamily members. Others include as advised by the doctor2.1.26. Postnatal health care of the respondents; Female/ Male respondents’ wivesSlPostnatal health careFemaleMaleFrequency %) Frequency %1 Yes 174 62 69 852 No 106 38 12 15Total 280 100 81 100Analysis:Nearly two third (62%) of the female respondents and 85% of the male respondentsmentioned that their wives availed postnatal care. It is surprising that so many femalerespondents and wives of male respondents availed postnatal care which is far abovenational figure which is 33%.2.1.27. Role of husband during post natal period. (Female)