Identifying the most important factors affecting the total fertility rate in Sudan using exploratory factor analysis

الملخص

Calculating the fertility rate in any population is a crucial priority for healthcare professionals, as it reflects the actual reproductive level in the community. This study aimed to identify the most important economic, social, demographic, and environmental factors affecting the total fertility rate in Sudan. The study relied on the descriptive, multivariate analytical approach and using secondary data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted in 2014 for all Sudanese states