Assessment of delayed termination of pregnancy in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey, 2019–21

The findings emphasize the urgent need to address son-preference prevalent in certain regions of India. Again, to improve the reproductive health of women in India accessible and comprehensive abortion care is imperative to prevent delays that could exacerbate complications and add many fold risks to women's health. Furthermore, there is a need for strengthened governmental initiatives, especially targeting underprivileged communities, to encourage the uptake of contraceptives.