Qualitative understandings of the persistent use of traditional contraceptive methods using the socio-ecological model among older reproductive-age women in Khulna, Bangladesh

The complex interplay of various factors shapes the use of TCM in Bangladesh. Therefore, comprehensive reproductive health education programs should be considered to enable women to make informed choices about contraceptive use and switch from traditional to modern contraceptive methods, such as long-acting methods. This will ultimately lead to improved reproductive health outcomes.