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ArticleThe Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia2026

Determinants of family planning use among married women of reproductive age in south Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Syeda Kanza Naqvi, Laeba Hussain, Sameeta Kumari, Varisha Madni, Hajra Malik, Iqra Fatima Munawar, Priya Ashok Kumar, Ali Malik, Kinza Farooqui, Jai K Das and 1 more

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Syeda Kanza NaqviInstitute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Laeba HussainDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sameeta KumariDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Varisha MadniMedical College, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Hajra MalikDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Iqra Fatima MunawarMedical College, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Priya Ashok KumarMedical College, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ali MalikFaculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Kinza FarooquiData and Digital, Vital Pakistan Trust, Karachi, Pakistan.
Jai K DasDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health and Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zahra HoodbhoyDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.

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Abstract

Background: Family Planning (FP) is central to reproductive autonomy; however, structural barriers and restrictive gender norms limit equitable access to modern contraceptive methods in South Asia. We aimed to synthesize the current evidence on determinants of modern contraceptive use among married women of reproductive age in South Asia. Methods: We searched Medline, Scopus, Embase, and CINAHL from Findings: There were 78 studies with 2,212,823 study participants that met the inclusion criteria and 70 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Women's formal education and employment (OR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.08-1.70, I Interpretation: Strengthening women's empowerment, increasing male engagement, and improving access of FP services are essential for equitable access of modern contraceptive methods across South Asia. Funding: This study was not funded by any individual or agency.

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Contraceptive useFamily planningMarried women of reproductive ageMeta-analysisModern contraceptive useSouth AsiaUnmet need

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