Pattern of couples’ childbearing behaviors: a focused ethnographic study in Iran
Based on research findings, to increase the total fertility rate, policymakers should take into consideration the most significant challenges and cultural factors contributing to couples' reluctance to childbearing or strengthen factors that can play a substantial role in fostering fertility and childbearing desires.
Authors
- Soraya Memar
- Fariba Taleghani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8266-4948)
- Mahnaz Noroozi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4981-8519)
- F Safdari Dehcheshmeh
Institutions
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- University of Isfahan (IR)
- Iranshahr University (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25803-5
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00