Background The issue of gender inequality in reproductive health has a role in determining
contraceptive use in women. Gender issues related to inequality in decision making are the
primary context in family planning interventions. The purpose of this study is to assess
women's participation in decision making and its relation to an unmet need. Methods A cross-
sectional study was conducted using IDHS data in 2017. The study involved 1516 women of
childbearing age (15–49 years) with married categories in areas with the high unmet need …