Which of the following is the indicator of the prevalence of contraceptive practice in a community?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a) Couple Protection Rate (CPR)
Sol. The prevalence of contraceptive practice in a community is measured using indicators that assess the proportion of couples using contraception to prevent pregnancy.
· (a) Couple Protection Rate (CPR) – Correct
· CPR refers to the percentage of eligible couples using any form of contraception (temporary or permanent).
· It is an important indicator of family planning coverage and helps in assessing contraceptive prevalence in a population.
· (b) Effective Couple Protection Rate (ECPR) – Partially related
· ECPR measures the percentage of couples using modern and effective contraceptive methods, but CPR is the standard indicator for prevalence.
· (c) Net Reproduction Rate (NRR) – Incorrect
· NRR represents the number of daughters a woman is expected to have during her lifetime, considering mortality until reproductive age.
· It is used to assess population replacement levels, not contraceptive prevalence.
· (d) Gross Reproduction Rate (GRR) – Incorrect
· GRR estimates the average number of daughters born per woman, assuming no mortality.
· It does not indicate contraceptive use or prevalence.