Women’s Empowerment and Use of Contraception in India: Macro and Micro Perspectives Emerging from NFHS-4 (2015-16)

ConclusionsStatus of women in India has improved in different dimensions, yet the patriarchal norms influence the decision of using different methods of contraception. The women-centric bottom-top approach in the current strategy of implementing family planning programme should focus at the women’s right to decision on their own life and health. Such efforts should hinge at strengthening inter personal counseling and capacity building sessions by outreach workers, which may empower women with enhanced knowledge about their health and bodily rights.
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research