Fertility patterns and reproductive health in overseas France

The patterns of fertility and sexual and reproductive health in the French Overseas Territories take on specific characteristics. However, data on the subject is still scarce and patchy, unlike in France, where there has been a long tradition of fertility surveys since the 1970s.

The Fertility Pathways and Reproductive Health in Overseas France survey proposes to reverse the paradigm by starting from the reality of the overseas departments and constructing a questionnaire-based survey adapted to their context. The survey will supplement conventional indicators by taking local perceptions and practices as a starting point, without forgoing any points of comparison with France (some indicators will be included). 

The survey will be carried out with Insee in 2028 in Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Reunion Island. Around 3,000 men and women aged between 18 and 49 will be surveyed in each département.

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The method of drawing the sample (individuals), its size (between 8,000 and 10,000), multimode administration (web, telephone, face-to-face), and the survey duration (between 45 and 60 minutes) were discussed with Insee. The Survey Design Group (G-Co) defined the various themes and initiated the design of the 10 associated modules in small groups. Three field missions took place to meet partners and conduct initial exploratory interviews: in Martinique in January, in Réunion in February and in French Guiana in April. An ANR ParFecOMSa application has been selected for funding, led by Valentine Becquet and involving G-Co members and local partners from various Droms.