This indicator measures the percentage of currently married women who express a desire to limit their childbearing but lack access to effective family planning methods. It captures those who are either pregnant with unwanted pregnancies or have recently given birth to children they did not intend to have, alongside fecund women who are neither pregnant nor amenorrheic yet do not utilize any family planning methods and clearly state they wish to have no more children. The data reflects the level of unmet reproductive health needs in a population, highlighting gaps in contraceptive access and education. Understanding this indicator is crucial for designing targeted interventions that ensure families can make informed choices about childbearing and improve overall maternal health outcomes.
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