The indicator reflects the percentage of currently married women experiencing an unmet need for family planning specifically aimed at spacing births. This encompasses various groups: pregnant women whose pregnancies are mistimed, amenorrheic women whose last birth was also mistimed, and fecund women who are not currently using any contraceptive method but desire to delay their next birth by at least two years. Additionally, it captures fecund women who are uncertain about their reproductive intentions but do not oppose a short-term pregnancy possibility. Understanding this unmet need is crucial for policymakers, as it highlights gaps in access to family planning resources and enables targeted interventions to empower women in managing their reproductive health effectively.
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