Inequities in Family Planning in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inequities in reproductive health are widespread, and periodic surveys can trace trends in inequities to guide policies and program implementation.

Methods

We examined National Composite Index for Family Planning surveys from 2017 and 2021 that assessed inequities in access to 7 contraceptive methods and traced patterns of discrimination involving 5 subgroups in low- and middle-income countries. These surveys use 10-25 informants in each country who are knowledgeable at the national level. Measures are based on questionnaire ratings on a scale of 1-10.

Results

Access to contraceptive methods averages about half of the maximum of 100%, with substantial variation across regions and countries for the score levels. Score profiles are similar among high-scorin

SUBMITTER: Ross J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10285719 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature