This indicator measures the proportion of married women who experience an
unmet need for family planning specifically for spacing births. It encompasses those who wish to delay their next pregnancy but are not using any form of contraception. This group includes pregnant women with unintended pregnancies and women postpartum who desired more time before having another child, as well as those who are fertile and unsure about their future childbearing plans. By identifying this unmet need, policymakers and health practitioners can better understand gaps in family planning services, enabling them to design targeted interventions that promote reproductive autonomy and improve maternal and child health outcomes. This focus not only aids in immediate family planning efforts but also contributes to long-term population and development strategies.
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