Socio-Cultural Factors in Decisions Related To Fertility in Remotely Located Communities: The Case of Suri Ethnic Group
| dc.contributor.advisor | Berhane, Yemane(Professor) | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Zerihun, Legesse | |
| dc.contributor.author | Eyayou, Yetmgeta | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-26T15:54:32Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-05T14:46:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-07-26T15:54:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-05T14:46:04Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2003-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A qualitative study was conducted in Surma woreda, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region (SNNPR) in order to investigate the socio-cultural factors in decisions related to fertility in Suri ethnic group. Key informants were selected by heterogeneous and snowball sample selection techniques. Key informant in – depth interviews using open-ended questions and observations using checklists were the data collection techniques. Data analysis was done manually in the field and using computer software for handling qualitative data. The Suri has an old tradition of child spacing practice. The reason for their child spacing practices are related to child welfare especially related to child feeding practices, maternal well being for fear of maternal depletion as a result of closely spaced births and the violent way of life that the Suri people often find themselves in. The traditional methods used for child spacing include the rhythm method, post – partum sexual abstinence, and prolonged breastfeeding. Traditional sexual norms such as polygamy and extramarital relation in men and the pastoralist way of life support child spacing practice using the traditional methods. In instances of unwanted pregnancy, the Suri try to induce abortion using local materials and plants. Recommendations were given to establish reproductive health services in the area as well as strengthening the already existing traditional family planning method by providing scientific and reliable information | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/10164 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Socio-Cultural Factors | en_US |
| dc.title | Socio-Cultural Factors in Decisions Related To Fertility in Remotely Located Communities: The Case of Suri Ethnic Group | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |