2025, Vol. 7, Issue 8, Part B

This study aims to investigate the factors influencing birth control and reproductive behavior in urban societies, with a particular focus on understanding reproductive patterns in such environments, and more broadly across different societal contexts. It also seeks to uncover the secondary effects of reproductive behavior on communities. The research was conducted through fieldwork in the city of Baghdad. The study population consisted of mature, married women. Due to the large size of the target population, a simple random sample was drawn from one of the neighborhoods in the capital to represent the broader population. The sample size comprised approximately 100 units from the original population. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires and interviews, and the data were analyzed statistically. The study yielded the following findings: