This indicator assesses the
percentage of married women facing challenges in accessing family planning specifically for spacing births. It encompasses a variety of circumstances, including pregnant women who experience mistimed pregnancies and fecund women who either desire a significant gap before their next child or are uncertain about their reproductive intentions. This measure highlights the complexities of family planning needs, differentiating between those who require spacing to manage their family size effectively and those who seek to limit their future births entirely. Ultimately, addressing unmet needs for spacing is crucial for improving maternal health and enhancing the ability of families to plan their futures without experiencing unintended pregnancies.
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