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The percentage of currently married women aged 15-49 years who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods is an important indicator of reproductive health and gender equity. It reflects the proportion of women in this age group whose contraceptive needs are being met through modern methods such as hormonal pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), injectables, implants, condoms, sterilization, or other clinically approved practices. This metric highlights the accessibility, availability, and effective use of modern contraceptives, which are essential for empowering women to make informed decisions about their reproductive lives. A higher percentage indicates better access to reproductive health services, reduced risk of unintended pregnancies, and improved overall well-being of women. The indicator is crucial for monitoring progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being, and Goal 5, which emphasizes gender equality and women’s empowerment. Addressing barriers such as lack of education, cultural norms, and limited healthcare infrastructure is vital to improving this metric. It also underscores the need for comprehensive family planning programs that are equitable, affordable, and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations.
The percentage of married women in Andhra Pradesh aged 15-49 years who utilised modern contraceptive methods (MCM) to meet their family planning goal was 93.5%, indicating that the state’s family planning programs have effectively addressed the needs of a vast majority of married women through MCM. This success has been closely followed by Karnataka (90.7%) and Telangana (89.4%), demonstrating the southern region’s commitment to comprehensive modern family planning services using MCM. Moreover, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra recorded impressive rates of 86.1% and 84.2%, respectively, while Madhya Pradesh achieved 82.5% for the same indicator. Notably, Ladakh and Chhattisgarh reported that 81.1% of married women in the reproductive age group achieved their family planning needs through MCM, demonstrating that even regions with challenging terrains effectively delivered family planning services through MCM. However, some states faced considerable challenges. For example, Manipur recorded (lowest) only 24.7%, followed by Meghalaya at 41.4% and Lakshadweep at 46.5% of currently married women within the 15-49 age group used modern contraceptive methods to address their family planning needs. These lower rates indicate potential barriers to access, awareness, or cultural acceptance of MCM. The larger states like Uttar Pradesh and Odisha also showed room for improvement, with rates of 59.1% and 60.0%, respectively, significantly below the national average of 74.1%. The Union Territories have presented varied results. While Puducherry reported an impressive 81.3% of married women aged 15-49 rely on modern contraceptives to meet their family planning needs, other UTs like Chandigarh at 65.9% fell below the national average. Delhi, the national capital, recorded 69.9%, suggesting that urban challenges like population density and diverse demographic profiles have impacted family planning service delivery. When compared to the overall usage rates of modern family planning methods, these satisfaction rates provide deeper insights into the quality and effectiveness of family planning programs. For instance, while some states might have lower usage rates, their higher satisfaction rates indicate that those who do seek modern family planning methods are getting their needs met effectively. This understanding is important for policymakers in designing targeted interventions and improving service delivery in regions with lower satisfaction rates. Overall, these insights highlight the need for continued focus on improving access to and quality of family planning services, particularly in states with lower satisfaction rates. States with higher satisfaction rates can provide valuable lessons in successful implementation strategies, which can be adapted and applied to improve outcomes in other regions.
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