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Qualitative analysis shows family planning practices are influenced by diabetes and social factors, highlighting the need for women's voices in reproductive health discussions.
Health concerns, perceived susceptibility to pregnancy, lack of knowledge regarding contraception and conception, and prevailing pregnancy norms influenced contraceptive practices. Many factors affecting pregnancy planning were unrelated to diabetes, such as perceived pregnancy susceptibility, religious orientation, societal norms, husband's preferences, and inadequate contraception knowledge. Conclusion: Family planning and reproductive health must be included in routine clinical consultations for women with diabetes. While this study re-emphasizes the influence of diabetes on women's decisions to use contraception, their choices are also shaped by personal and social factors. Healthcare providers must adopt a more open approach toward women's perspectives on pregnancy planning and further explore their values and underlying issues to promote effective contraception, considering the benefits.
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