Maternal and social factors associated with abortion in India: a population-based study

Authors :: Pallikadavath, Saseendran
Stones, R. William
Source :: International Family Planning Perspectives. September 2006, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p120, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: CONTEXT: A cultural preference for sons may be a factor driving recourse to abortion in India, as women carrying female fetuses may decide to terminate their pregnancies. To assess this [...]

Subjects :: India -- Demographic aspects
Pregnant women -- Demographic aspects -- Social aspects -- Research
Abortion -- Research -- Social aspects
Family and marriage
Health
Social aspects
Research
Demographic aspects

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