Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have witnessed significant improvement in modern contraceptive use over time, though quality of family planning services remains a concern. Improved quality of FP services helps attract new users as well as sustain existing users. This brief highlights the progress made in the availability and quality of FP services at facility-level along with opportunities for further improvement in both the states.
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The SDGs aim at satisfying three-fourths of family planning needs through modern contraceptive methods by 2030. However, the traditional methods (TM) of family planning use are on the rise, along with modern contraception in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the most populous Indian state. This study attempts to explore the dynamics of rising TM use in the state.
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Education has been a critical driver for behavior change towards recommended health practices including family planning (FP). This brief highlights the value of education and role of educational institutions in generating appropriate knowledge about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and improving FP outcomes. Promoting discussions on SRH in schools, building teachers’ skills and including FP components in school-based health programs can help to further improve FP outcomes.
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Post-partum family planning (PPFP) has emerged as key focus areas to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal for Universal Health Coverage in family planning in India. Majority of women have an unmet need for family planning in post-partum period. This brief explores the PPFP and post-abortion family planning uptake in Uttar Pradesh, and highlights the need to increase PPFP counselling at facilities and during home based newborn care and immunization visits.
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Adolescent motherhood has serious implications on young women and their children’s health. This brief examines the key determinants of adolescent motherhood in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to guide the sexual and reproductive health programming for youth. Increasing awareness on sexual and reproductive health, developing life skills, and creating positive gender norms can help strengthening sexual […]
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