Determinants of the Unmet Need for Family Planning Among Women of Udaipur, Rajasthan

This cross-sectional observational study assessed the socio-demographic factors influencing contraceptive use and identified reasons for non-utilization of family planning methods among reproductive-age women in Udaipur, Rajasthan. A total of 50 women aged 15–45 years admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ward of GBH General Hospital were surveyed over 15 days in February 2023. The findings revealed that 32% of the population had unmet family planning needs, with opposition from husband and in-laws (37.5%) and lack of knowledge (18.7%) being the primary barriers. Age, religion, family structure, education, and employment status emerged as significant determinants of contraceptive acceptance. The study highlights the critical need for comprehensive health education and community-based interventions to address cultural and social barriers to family planning adoption.