National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), India, 2019-21: Nagaland

The survey aimed to provide data on various health and family welfare indicators in the state. The survey was conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The survey collected data on household characteristics, education, fertility, family planning, infant and child mortality, maternal health, child health, breastfeeding, nutrition, and anaemia, among other topics. The data was collected through household and individual interviews, and the survey covered a total of 4,000 households in Nagaland. The survey found that the total fertility rate in Nagaland was 2.3 children per woman, which is higher than the national average. The survey also found that the contraceptive prevalence rate was 64.6%, which is lower than the national average. The survey highlighted the need for improved access to family planning services, particularly in rural areas. The survey also found that the infant mortality rate in Nagaland was 34 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is higher than the national average. The survey also found that the under-five mortality rate was 43 deaths per 1,000 live births, which is also higher than the national average. The survey highlighted the importance of improving access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas. The survey also emphasized the need for improved education and awareness about family planning and reproductive health. The survey found that the percentage of women who had ever used a modern contraceptive method was 64.6%, which is lower than the national average. The survey also found that the percentage of women who had used a modern contraceptive method in the last 12 months was 54.2%, which is also lower than the national average. The survey found that the percentage of children under the age of 5 who were stunted was 34.6%, which is higher than the national average. The survey also found that the percentage of children under the age of 5 who were underweight was 23.4%, which is also higher than the national average. The survey highlighted the need for improved nutrition and healthcare services for children under the age of 5. The survey also emphasized the importance of improving education and awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthcare for children. The survey found that the percentage of women who had received antenatal care services was 94.2%, which is higher than the national average. The survey also found that the percentage of women who had received postnatal care services was 83.2%, which is also higher than the national average. The survey highlighted the importance of improving access to antenatal and postnatal care services, particularly in rural areas. The survey also emphasized the need for improved education and awareness about the importance of antenatal and postnatal care services. The survey found that the percentage of women who had received advice on family planning during pregnancy was 83.2%, which is higher than the national average. The survey also found that the percentage of women who had received advice on nutrition during pregnancy was 74.1%, which is also higher than the national average. The survey highlighted the importance of improving education and awareness about family planning and nutrition during pregnancy. The survey also emphasized the need for improved access to family planning and nutrition services, particularly in rural areas.