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  • Title: The pattern of family formation in Sudan.
    Author: Khalifa M.
    Journal: Egypt Popul Fam Plann Rev; 1984 Dec; 18(2):107-18. PubMed ID: 12341382.
    Abstract:
    This paper examines birth intervals in Sudan using life table analysis. The data used for this study is based on the Sudan Fertility Survey conducted in 1979. The life table approach adopted here divides the family formation process into a series of events and studies the transition from each parity to the next. The report indicates approximately 85% of women proceed to the next parity regardless of age or parity. The tempo of fertility is almost constant regardless of parity. However, older women wait longer before proceeding to their next birth mainly due to biological factors as well as some fertility control at higher parity. Since 1973, women in Sudan have started to use family planning. The effect of this practice is not significant as far as the quantity of fertility is concerned. It is only used for the purpose of spacing births and has no effect on reducing the number of total births per woman. This attitude continues until the woman reaches parity 7; afterward family planning may be used to limit future births.
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