Research on fertility desire among pregnant women
Research gap analysis derived from 3 general papers in our local library.
The gap
There is a lack of research on fertility desire among pregnant women in Ethiopia, leaving their unique needs largely unaddressed. The 2019 mini-DHS does not include fertility desire variables or detailed pregnancy-related information requir
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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1978 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps
- Fertility desire and its determinants among pregnant women in Ethiopia (2026) · Contraception and Reproductive Medicine · doi
There is a lack of research on fertility desire among pregnant women in Ethiopia, leaving their unique needs largely unaddressed. The 2019 mini-DHS does not include fertility desire variables or detailed pregnancy-related information required to examine fertility intentions among pregnant women.
generalstated research gapKeywords: there lack research fertility desire among pregnant women - Fertility desire and its determinants among pregnant women in Ethiopia (2026) · Contraception and Reproductive Medicine · doi
High fertility levels in sub-Saharan Africa, with Ethiopia's total fertility rate (TFR) at 3.66 children per woman. The strong influence of cultural and social norms that value larger families as a sign of social status and continuity. Unmet need for contraception remains high despite expressed intentions to space births.
generalstated challengesKeywords: high fertility levels sub-saharan africa ethiopia total rate - Parenthood, marriage and fertility in West Africa (1978) · The Journal of Development Studies · doi
Future research should explore the cultural and social context of reproductive decisions in West Africa. The study of the developmental cycle and its impact on family structure and the reproductive process should be continued. More research is needed on the ideal of maximum fertility in West African societies.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: future research explore cultural social context reproductive decisions - Fertility, development, and family planning (1983) · Studies in Comparative International Development · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between family planning effort and fertility declines in less developed countries. The paper highlights the limitations of previous studies, including the use of non-random samples and the lack of consideration of additional variables.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies gap literature regarding relationship between family
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