Family Size and Past Obstetric History of Married Women Aged 45 Years and Older in Erbil

Large family size is highly prevalent among women who have completed their families in Erbil. Many demographic and socioeconomic factors are associated with large family sizes, such as rural residency, age <18 years at marriage, low socioeconomic status (SES), short birth spacing interval, and unplanned pregnancies. For a more desired family size, it is recommended that young females be empowered by encouraging their education and providing occupation opportunities. In addition to that, prohibiting early marriage and providing/strengthening premarital programs focusing on the importance of family planning including birth spacing and utilizing contraceptive methods properly play a great role.