Socio-cultural determinants of fertility in Kasulu district, Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Sasu, Flosia Vugo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-30T07:23:02Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-30T07:23:02Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
| dc.description | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | Total fertility rate (TFR) in Kasulu District, in Kigoma Region is 7.9. This is highest compared to other regions in Tanzania. This has brought about some adverse effects on social and economic life of the people. Despite the efforts made to regulate fertility', fertility rate is still high. The main objective of the study was to determine the socio cultural factors influencing fertility. This will assist policy makers and programme planners to develop the appropriate strategies for regulating fertility in the district. Specific objectives of the study were to estimate the number of children born per woman, compare specifically the fertility rate of host (Tanzanians) and that of refugee populations, and to determine how sex preferences, value of children and religiosity affect fertility. A cross sectional study design was employed, whereby a multistage sampling technique was used in combination with simple random sampling method. The study involved a sample of 240 people. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Other sources included informal dialogue, focus group discussion (FGD), and participant observation. The data were analysed by using Statistical Package for Social Science computer programme to obtain averages, frequencies, percentages, minimum and maximum values. The findings show that the number of births by women during the 12 months period prior to the survey resulted in the TFR of 8.4 in the surveyed area, which is high. Fertility' is influenced by demographic characteristics such as age and socio-cultural variables such as religiosity. Others are cultural values. The study recommends that, because the knowledge and use of family planning methods are low, there is a call for more NGOs to establish more programmes on family planning issues. Kasulu District is one of the poorest in Tanzania. Fertility may be best addressed through deliberate efforts to bring development in Kasulu district. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5866 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Sokoine University of Agriculture | en_US |
| dc.subject | Kasulu district | en_US |
| dc.subject | Tanzania | en_US |
| dc.subject | Fertility - Socio-cultural determinants | en_US |
| dc.title | Socio-cultural determinants of fertility in Kasulu district, Tanzania | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |