Narrative review highlights intention and its predictors in modern contraception use in Pakistan, suggesting implications for family planning programs.
Key Points
Intention to use modern family planning methods significantly influences actual utilization rates.
Only 25 percent of married women in Pakistan currently use modern contraception despite universal awareness.
Reasoned-action theories indicate intention as a key predictor of behavior regarding family planning.
The review underscores how intention captured through surveys can inform program design and improve contraceptive uptake.