July 10, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04659-w

The relationship between women's occupation and fertility outcomes in The Gambia, 2019-2020

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This study investigates the relationship between women's occupations and fertility outcomes in The Gambia, utilizing data from the 2019-2020 Gambia Demographic Health Survey. The authors found that women in professional and managerial roles had significantly fewer children compared to non-working women, while those in agricultural occupations had more children, highlighting the complex interplay between employment and fertility. The results suggest that strategies to reduce fertility should consider various socio-demographic factors, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.

Baboucarr Jatta, Adriana A E Biney, Joseph W Jatta

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