Unmet needs for contraception ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Maximum in women < 20 years age Many women who are sexually active would prefer to avoid pregnancy, but neveheless are not using any method of contraception. These women are considered to have 'unmet need' for family planning. The concept is usually applied to married women. According to the National Family Health Survey-3, Unmet need for family planning is highest (27.1%) among women below 20 years age and is almost entirely for spacing the bihs rather than for limiting the bihs. It is also relatively high for women in age group 20-24 years (21.1%) with 75% need for spacing and 25% for limiting the bih. Unmet need for contraception among women aged 30 years and above are mostly for limiting bih.
Increases with age group
Maximum in women < 20 years age
Maximum in women 25-30 years age
Mainly for spacing bihs in women > 30 years