Unmet needs of contraception to met according to NFH S-3

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Women < 20 years 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. Age group Unmet need of contraception for < 20 years For spacing the bih 20-24 years For spacing (75%) and for limiting bih (25%) 30 years For limiting bih