Ranjita Nayak¹*, Sonia Kaushal² and AN Sharma²

Research Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, India

*Corresponding Author: Ranjita Nayak, Research Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, India.

Received: April 08, 2025; Published: April 28, 2025

Abstract

Family planning practices play a crucial role in avoiding unintended pregnancies and the preventable mortality associated with childbirth that occurs either ‘too soon’ or ‘too frequently’. These practices significantly influence the health outcomes of mothers, newborns, and children. This study aims to conduct a qualitative investigation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the existing barriers related to modern family planning methods, along with contraceptive use, the management of unwanted pregnancies, and spacing between two children. Also, the study examines the influence of healthcare providers, mothers/mothers-in-law, and husbands on family planning practices within the Bonda tribe in the Malkangiri district of Odisha, India. Utilizing a qualitative method, the investigation incorporated 8 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), 7 In-depth Interviews (IDIs), and insights from 16 key informants. Thematic analysis was employed to reveal instances of discontinuation of unconsented contraceptive procedures, side effects, myths and misconceptions, family/husband mindsets, gender preferences/economic influence, and lack of government-sponsored initiatives. These barriers collectively play a significant role in influencing the discontinuation of modern contraceptive methods among the Bondas, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and awareness campaigns to address these challenges.

Keywords: The Bonda Tribe; Odisha; Challenges in Contraceptives; Health Care

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Citation

Citation: Ranjita Nayak., et al. “Challenges in Modern Contraception Access Among Married Bonda Women: Insights from a Qualitative Study on Family Planning Barriers and Healthcare Dynamics". Acta Scientific Women's Health 7.5 (2025): 42-55.

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Copyright: © 2025 Ranjita Nayak., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.