This indicator highlights the
percentage of currently married women experiencing unmet needs for family planning, encompassing those desiring to space or limit future pregnancies. It captures a nuanced demographic: women who are pregnant due to mistimed conception, those who have recently given birth but are not using contraceptives while wishing to delay another pregnancy, and women who are undecided about future births. Additionally, it includes fecund women who clearly express a desire for no more children but are not utilizing family planning methods. By identifying these unmet needs, policymakers can better address reproductive health gaps and improve access to suitable family planning options, ultimately enhancing the well-being and autonomy of women.
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