CAUSAL IMPACT OF THE WELL-BEING ON THE CONTRACEPTIVE USE OF TUNISIAN WOMEN: INSIGHTS FROM TUNISIA MICS2023 DATA

JALILA ATTAFI, Faculté des Sciences Économiques Et de Gestion de Tunis

This study leverages data from the 2023 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) to investigate the causal impact of the well-being on contraceptive use for married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Tunisia. MICS offers a rich dataset encompassing various dimensions of women's lives, including health, education, and socioeconomic status. Using probit regression with endogenous covariates, the analysis explores how multiple aspects of well-being influences contraceptive use. The findings reveal significant relationships between contraceptive use and improvements in women's health and socio-economic conditions, highlighting the broader benefits of family planning policies. This research contributes to understanding how contraceptive use affects women's quality of life and supports the continued importance of family planning initiatives. Focusing on women who do not use contraceptive methods, we can examine the behavior of Tunisian women regarding contraception and fertility. Unfortunately, the dataset does not provide information on women’s participation in the labor market but only includes information concerning health insurance. The issue of women’s well-being needs to be explored in depth

Keywords: Family Planning and Contraception, Econometrics , Economic Demography, Gender Dynamics

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