Chapters authored
Family Planning and Young and Low Parity Couples: Learnings from Rural India
This chapter presents a research study on contraception among young and low-parity couples in India. It used the community scorecard method to understand their knowledge, attitude, perception, and use of contraception, and the barriers they face in accessing and obtaining contraceptive methods. The study also examined partner involvement and inter-spousal communication. The study reported higher awareness of FP methods among women than among men but poor knowledge of FP method availability and accessibility among both. Further, there was a positive perception of CHW’s role and a high perception of barriers in terms of social norms, lack of knowledge, and limited access to services among women. A bidirectional relationship between spousal support and method satisfaction was observed. The inter-spousal communication and decision-making by women were moderately reported by women. Findings provide insights for policymakers to address family planning needs. Focusing on young couples is important due to their higher unmet need for family planning. The study emphasizes the role of men in family planning decision-making highlighting the need for improved communication between partners. In summary, this chapter presents a scientifically rigorous study on contraception among young couples in India, offering insights to address their family planning needs using robust research methods.
Part of the book: Conception and Family Planning