Modern contraceptive use among women in need of family planning in India: an analysis of the inequalities related to the mix of methods used.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the type of contraceptives used by women in need of family planning in India and the inequalities associated with that use according to women's age, education, wealth, subnational region of residence and empowerment level.

Methods

Using data from the Indian National Family and Health Survey-4 (2015-2016), we evaluated the proportion of partnered women aged 15-49 years with demand for family planning satisfied (DFPS) with modern contraceptive methods. We also explored the share of each type of contraception [short- (e.g., condom, pill) and long-acting (i.e., IUD) reversible contraceptives and permanent methods] and related inequalities.

Results

The majority (71.8%; 95% CI 71.4-72.2) of women in need of contraception were using a modern method, mos

SUBMITTER: Ewerling F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8379729 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature