Religião e fecundidade: uma análise do nível e padrão de fecundidade segundo grupos religiosos no Brasil em 2006/Religion and fertility: a analysis of fertility level and pattern by religion group in Brazil in 2006

Studies on the association of demographic phenomena and religion have shown that religious institutions and religious identity of individuals can influence in various ways the demographic behavior of followers. This study aimed to identify and analyze possible differences in the fertility behavior a...

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Published in:Horizonte (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) Brazil), 2014-10, Vol.12 (36), p.1086
Main Authors: Carvalho, Angelita Alves, Verona, Ana Paula de Andrade
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Demographics
Fertility
Religion
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Summary:Studies on the association of demographic phenomena and religion have shown that religious institutions and religious identity of individuals can influence in various ways the demographic behavior of followers. This study aimed to identify and analyze possible differences in the fertility behavior and accordance religions among women between 15-49 years old in Brazil, including analyzes from the conversion and the frequency in religious worship and ceremonies. For this data from the National Survey of Demography and Health of Women and Children (DHS) of 2006 were used. The results suggest that there are differences in fertility rates and types of religions. The same are also observed for those women who were always had the same religion and that changed religion throughout their reproductive period and there are also important differences on the fertility levels and pattern by participation in religious worship and ceremonies.
ISSN:1679-9615
2175-5841