This indicator measures the percentage of currently married women who have unmet needs specifically for spacing their births, highlighting a crucial aspect of reproductive health. It encompasses pregnant women with mistimed pregnancies, women who recently gave birth but are not actively using any family planning method, and those desiring to postpone their next pregnancy for two or more years. Additionally, it accounts for women who are uncertain about wanting another child or when to conceive but have not definitively said that a new pregnancy would be inconvenient. Understanding this unmet need for spacing is vital for developing
targeted family planning policies and interventions, ensuring that women can better manage their reproductive health and contribute to more favorable maternal and child health outcomes.
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