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Reprod Health August 2019 PMID 31443724

Fertility and family planning in Uttar Pradesh, India: major progress and persistent gaps.

Shiva S Halli, Damaraju Ashwini, Bidyadhar Dehury, Shajy Isac, Antony Joseph, Preeti Anand, Vikas Gothalwal, Ravi Prakash, B M Ramesh, James Blanchard, Ties Boerma

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4
Peak: 2 in Aug 2019
across 2 sources since Aug 2019

Extended reach

13,330
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Total likes

19

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1,212

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Aug 2019 – Jul 2021

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect balanced reactions, with posts emphasizing the significance of the progress, such as improved demand satisfaction and regional disparities, using words like 'major progress' and 'persistent gaps' to underscore both achievements and ongoing challenges, thus maintaining a tone of cautious optimism and focused concern.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the progress made in family planning efforts in Uttar Pradesh while recognizing existing gaps, showing a general consensus.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, focusing on the state's demographic challenges and regional variations, which are relevant to public health and policy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific data points like the rise in demand satisfaction and the role of traditional methods, indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight that the publication influences conversations on policy and social issues, emphasizing the importance of ongoing family planning strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • Uttar Pradesh, being the most populous state in India, has historically high fertility rates, still above government targets despite recent declines.
  • Family planning efforts have improved, with increased demand satisfaction from 52% to 72%, but traditional methods remain widely used, and sterilization usage is relatively low compared to national figures.
  • Fertility rates vary across districts, with higher rates in areas with lower female education, and shifts in family planning methods show increased use of traditional methods and condoms, while sterilization remains the main method in many districts.]
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Oommen C. Kurian
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In times of demographic alarmism, research tracking the slow & steady progress made by Uttar Pradesh & challenges like high inter-district variation @nhm_up @myogiadityanath Fertility & family planning in UP, India: major progress & persistent gaps https://t.co/p1LFFLWkja

Aug 27, 2019 · 11,150 followers View post →
Women's and Reproductive Health at BMC
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Fertility and family planning in Uttar Pradesh, India: major progress and persistent gaps. Read more: https://t.co/nExx6DL82s https://t.co/LzCVBDwrZV

Aug 27, 2019 · 969 followers View post →

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Women's and Reproductive Health at BMC
@Reprod_Health · X

Fertility and family planning in Uttar Pradesh, India: major progress and persistent gaps. Read more: https://t.co/nExx6DL82s https://t.co/LzCVBDwrZV

Aug 27, 2019 · 969 followers View post →
Oommen C. Kurian
@oommen · X

In times of demographic alarmism, research tracking the slow & steady progress made by Uttar Pradesh & challenges like high inter-district variation @nhm_up @myogiadityanath Fertility & family planning in UP, India: major progress & persistent gaps https://t.co/p1LFFLWkja

Aug 27, 2019 · 11,150 followers View post →