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| Themes | Subthemes |
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| Sociodemographic profile | Socioeconomic status |
| Household structure |
| Family size |
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Reproductive history | Approximate age at marriage |
| Number of pregnancies and any history or experience of miscarriages or pregnancy termination |
| Number of children |
| Desired family size |
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| Health seeking behavior | General health service seeking behavior |
| Health service seeking behavior regarding family planning/reproductive health |
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Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices about family planning and modern contraceptive methods | Type of contraceptive methods known including modern contractive methods |
| Perceptions about safety/effectiveness of contraceptive methods |
| Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices regarding family planning and contraceptive methods |
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| Sources of knowledge | Interpersonal including friends and relatives |
| Mass media including radio, TV and cable, and newspaper |
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| Current contraceptive practices | Modern contraceptive methods |
| The preferred method |
| Reasons of use, nonuse, and discontinuation |
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| Decision-making regarding contraceptive use | Decision-making dynamics about family planning and spousal communication |
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Barriers on family planning and contraceptive use | Religious barriers |
| Lack of knowledge |
| Fear of side-effects |
| Social stigma and social pressure |
| Husband/in-laws’ disapproval |
| Lack of access |
| Lack of affordability |
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