Ideal fertility, the differences between rural/urban and its related factors (Case study: of individuals on the verge of marriage who attended in selected health centers of Kermanshah city)

Total fertility has declined in Iran in recent decades. Reduced fertility occurred in rural areas after urban areas with an interval. However، they have different fertility levels. The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences between rural and urban ideal fertility and its determinants. In this study، method of research is survey. Statistical population consists of individuals on the verge of marriage who attended in selected health centers. The statistical sample includes 400 individuals. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and were analyzed using SPSS software. Results showed that maternal education level has a significant effect on ideal fertility in urban areas. The results also suggests that the respondent''s education level، mother''s education level، employment status and family income has a significant effect on the size of the ideal fertility among the villagers. In total، the model used explained about 32% of the variance of Ideal fertility among villagers. The findings also showed that Socio-economic context of rural and urban residents are different. So، residents of the village in the face with the wrong population programs are more vulnerable. The villagers demand special attention in population policy.