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These caregivers face considerable burden, which can affect contraceptive use and elevate risks related to fertility and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To assess the prevalence and patterns of contraceptive use, preferred methods, and reproductive health concerns, including fertility issues and STI history, among spouses of individuals with schizophrenia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary psychiatric facility in India and included 60 spouses of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic details, clinical profiles of patients, and reproductive health practices of spouses. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants had a mean age of 35.58 \u00b1 7.11 years, with equal representation of both genders. Most belonged to lower socioeconomic strata (78.3%) and had marriages lasting over 10 years. The average illness duration among patients was 5.08 \u00b1 3.52 years, with 66.7% receiving irregular treatment. Sexual dysfunction was reported in 41.7% of patients, and 36.7% had comorbid substance use. Only 35% of spouses used contraception, predominantly barrier methods (15%) and hormonal methods (11.7%). Fertility problems were noted in 8.3%, and 15% had a history of STIs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Contraceptive use is low, and reproductive health risks are notable among spouses of individuals with schizophrenia. 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