Calculation pertaining to women of reproductive age (15–49 y) | Calculation pertaining to women of reproductive age (15–49 y) |
Unmet need = (A + B + C)/No. of women married or in a union
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A = women not using contraception; desire to stop or delay childbearing -
B = women with unwanted or mistimed pregnancy -
C = women with postpartum amenorrhea; not using contraception and when became pregnant wanted to delay or prevent
| Unmet need = (A + B + C)/No. women married or in a union, or sexually active
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A = women not using contraception; desire to stop or delay childbearing -
B = women with unwanted or mistimed pregnancy -
C = women with postpartum amenorrhea; not using contraception and when became pregnant wanted to delay or prevent
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