Abstract:

In order to explore the main  factors influencing the reproductive health of rural  women of child-bearing age in Xiangxi,women  aged 20~49 in Xiangxi rural areas were randomly selected,and their reproductive health status was investigated.Direct action of PLS path model found that age,education,individual knowledge,individual attitude,individual behavior,family factors and community factors are the important influential factors.The indirect action of PLS path model obtained three influencing paths with individual knowledge,individual attitude and individual behavior as endogenous latent variables.It is suggested that publicity of reproductive health knowledge should be strengthened and the quality and efficiency of the community health service should be promoted.

Key words: partial least-squares model, rural women of child-bearing age, reproductive health