Understanding the rise in traditional contraceptive methods use in Uttar Pradesh, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The sustainable development goals (SDG) aim at satisfying three-fourths of family planning needs through modern contraceptive methods by 2030. However, the traditional methods (TM) of family planning use are on the rise, along with modern contraception in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the most populous Indian state. This study attempts to explore the dynamics of rising TM use in the state.

Methods

We used a state representative cross-sectional survey conducted among 12,200 Currently Married Women (CMW) aged 15-49 years during December 2020-February 2021 in UP. Using a multistage sampling technique, 508 primary sampling units (PSU) were selected. These PSU were ASHA areas in rural settings and Census Enumeration Blocks in urban settings. About 27 households from each PSU wer

SUBMITTER: Namasivayam V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9817250 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature