Muslim/Non Muslim Differential in Contraception Use in Maharashtra State: Evidence from District Level Household Survey

P. Kurlikar¹ , S. Raste² , M. Chaurase³

Section:Survey Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.5 , Issue.8 , pp.133-140, Aug-2019

Online published on Aug 31, 2019

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Abstract :
In India, high growth rate and low use of contraception among Muslims compared with Non-Muslim is not a new phenomenon. It is a debated issue globally. Therefore, the study aimed to examine the differences in the use of contraception among Muslims and Non-Muslims in the Maharashtra States of India. The present study uses the District Level Household and Facility Survey (DLHS-3), conducted in 2007-08. Study collect data from 37,716 households from Maharashtra during 2007-08. The bivariate analysis used to show the religion -wise distribution of methods of contraceptive use with socio-economic characteristics. SPSS software 20.0 versions used to carry out the investigations. The study found that there is maximum use of sterilization between both Muslim and non-Muslim, but comparatively, it is high among non-Muslim. The study also explores the reasons for not using contraception. Among Muslim women reason for not using contraception were breastfeeding (25.9%), infrequent sex (18.5%), postpartum amonorrhic (14.4%) and up to the god (12.0%). Whereas among non-Muslim reason were breastfeeding (34.2%), Postpartum Amonorrhic (19%), Respondent Opposed (18.1%), Infrequent Sex(17.9%), Up to god (10.6%) and Health Concerns (8.6%). The study concludes that the current use of contraceptives was almost similar among Muslims and non-Muslim expect sterilization. The religious factor was a significant factor for less use of contraception among Muslim women. Hence, we recommend that efforts should give on the education and awareness program to reduce the gap in use of contraception among religious groups.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Differentials, Muslims, Non-Muslims, Contraceptive use, Maharashtra, India

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