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| Research
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| A Study of Demographic Transition in Andhra
Pradesh: Determinants and Consequences |
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PFI in collaboration
with the Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad
and the Academy for Nursing Studies, Hyderabad has initiated
a study on Demographic Transition in Andhra Pradesh: Determinants
and Consequences. The study covers 80 sample villages from
four districts, namely Kurnool, Nizamabad, Krishna and East
Godavari, of Andhra Pradesh. |
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goal of the study is t o understand and analyze the levels/
trends in fertility and mortality in Andhra Pradesh within
the socio-political and developmental context of the state.
The main objectives of the study are: |
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To analyse socio-economic
factors associated with fall in fertility and mortality
levels and trends in Andhra Pradesh. |
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To study the
bio-demographic factors associated with demographic transition
in Andhra Pradesh. |
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To analyse the behavioural and cultural
factors associated with fall in fertility and mortality in
Andhra Pradesh. |
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To assess the influence
of the health and family welfare services on decline in fertility
in Andhra Pradesh. |
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To review the contribution
of women’s empowerment processes to fertility decline. |
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To review the socio-political
mechanisms initiated and implemented in the state and assess
their influence on demographic transition. |
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The
study is programmed to be completed by mid 2006. |
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