This indicator captures the percentage of currently married women experiencing an unmet need for family planning specifically related to spacing births. It encompasses a range of scenarios where women wish to delay their next pregnancy but lack access to or use of contraceptive methods. This includes instances such as pregnant women reporting a mistimed pregnancy, those who are amenorrheic following a mistimed birth, and fertile women expressing a desire to wait two or more years for their next child. Additionally, it accounts for women who are uncertain about their desire for additional children or the timing of such births, as long as they do not indicate indifference toward a potential pregnancy. By understanding this unmet need, policymakers and health practitioners can better address the reproductive health challenges faced by women, ultimately aiming to enhance family planning accessibility and education.
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