FACTORS AFFECTING DESIRED FAMILY-SIZE IN BANGLADESH

Factors affecting desired family size in rural Bangladesh are examined using data from contraceptive prevalence surveys conducted between 19 83 and 1991. The analysis suggests that mothers having two sons . and one daughter are more inclined to perceive their family as complete th an those having three sons and no daughter. Logistic regression analys is indicates that important determinants of desire for more children a re age of woman, current contraceptive use status, work status, and fa mily planning worker's visit. The policy implications of these finding s are discussed.