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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJARCMSS) [ Vol. 9 | No. 2 (IV) | April - June, 2026 ]

Building a Brighter Future: Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women in Rajasthan

Amithy Jasrotia, Piyusha Majumdar, Karan Singh Khati & Naina Sharma

The objective of this research paper is to explore the factors which determine sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes for women living in the state of Rajasthan with an emphasis on important variables including social and cultural norms, availability of health services, economic challenges, educational attainment, and gender issues. Utilizing secondary information, data from national health surveys (NHHS-6), and relevant academic studies, this paper points out some important lacunas in service provision, health seeking behavior, and other important factors affecting SRH outcomes in Rajasthan.

Jasrotia, A., Majumdar, P., Khati, K. & Sharma, N. (2026). Building a Brighter Future: Determinants of Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women in Rajasthan. International Journal of Advanced Research in Commerce, Management & Social Science, 09(02(IV)), 84–92. https://doi.org/10.62823/IJARCMSS/9.2(IV).9132
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Article DOI: 10.62823/IJARCMSS/9.2(IV).9132

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.62823/IJARCMSS/9.2(IV).9132

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