Trends and transition times in parity progression among women of reproductive age in Nigeria between 1998 and 2012
Reproductive Health
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Issue: 1
(02 - 2018)
Context: This study assessed the trends and transition times in parity progression among women of
reproductive age in Nigeria between |998 and 2012.
Data Source & Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study which utilized data from the 2003,
2008 and 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. Data were analysed using Descriptive
statistics, Brass P/F Ratio, Pandey and Suchrinder Parity Progression Method and Feeney and Yu
Method of Period parity Progression.
Findings: Our findings show that the proportion of women progressing to next parity was fairly equal
for periods 1998-2002 and 2003-2007 with a slight decrease for period 2008-2012. There was a
relatively consistent reduction in the speed of progression to high order parities from 1998 — 201 2.
Conclusion: In conclusion, not much progress has been made with respect to fertility reduction in the
country. However, a reduction in the pace of progression to high order parities suggests Nigeria is
experiencing a consistent but slow total fertility decline.
Keywords: Fertility, Parity Progression, Total Fertility Rate, Fertility Trend, Birth interval
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