This indicator measures the proportion of currently married women who are
actively utilizing any form of contraception, encompassing both modern and traditional methods. Modern contraceptive methods include female and male sterilization, oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUDs), hormonal injections, implants, male condoms, female condoms, and various barriers such as diaphragms, foams, and gels. In contrast, traditional methods feature practices like periodic abstinence, withdrawal, long-term abstinence, and folk remedies. Understanding this percentage is crucial for evaluating reproductive health trends, informing family planning initiatives, and assessing the effectiveness of health policies aimed at enhancing women's autonomy and well-being in managing their fertility regulation. Insights from this data help identify demographic disparities and improve access to family planning resources.
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