Extent of difference between male and female gender preference and associated factors among currently married women of reproductive age group in Puducherry, India

BackgroundTo assess the pattern and extent of male female gender preference its associated factors among currently married women reproductive age group in Puducherry, coastal south India.MethodsThis community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 2016 to 2017 2228 residing selected rural urban areas India. Details were assessed based on National Family Health Survey questionnaire. Sociodemographic personal collected by structured proforma. Log binomial regression analysis done find with preference.ResultsAbout 1979 participated. Preference for child 27.9% 22.5% respectively. Others had equal (46.1%) or no (3.5%) gender. Majority them preferred two children (1528, 77.2%) them, 59.2% (904) one boy girl. Those who child, (51.8%) is more than (20.1%). Number living (1,2, ≥3), (1,3) those preference; (35 39 years), number (3,4,5) significantly compared their counterparts adjusted analysis.ConclusionsOverall, higher child. margin wider preference. This requires special support follow up health care services like counselling equalize