Despite these efforts, the latest report of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that only 56.5% of married women aged 15–49 in India utilized any modern contraceptive method, with variations observed between urban (58.5%) and rural (55.5%) areas [17]. This disparity partly stems...
As per the NFHS-5 national report, SC women experience comparatively higher prevalence of IPV than women belonging to ‘General’ category. From a policy standpoint, determining the factors behind this disparity in the prevalence of IPV between these two social groups is crucial. This higher preval...
This report provides information on key indicators and trends for India. The NFHS-4 figures and those of earlier NFHS rounds may not be strictly comparable due to differences in sample size, and NFHS-4 will be a benchmark for future surveys. The protocol for the NFHS-4 survey, including ...