A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding temporary contraceptive methods among married
Author(s):
Renu Bala, Shilpa Verma, Nitika, Sapna, Meenakshi, Priyanka, Tamanna, Jyoti Devi
Keywords:
Knowledge, Attitude, Contraceptive methods, Married women of reproductive age group, rural community.
Abstract
The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding temporary contraceptive methods among married women of reproductive age group residing in a rural community of Village Dera at District-Ambala, Haryana. In the study descriptive research design was used. The sampling technique was purposive sampling and the sample for the study was 100 married women of reproductive age group was taken from Village Dera District-Ambala, Haryana. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study to assess the the knowledge and attitude regarding temporary contraceptive methods among married women of reproductive age group residing in a rural community of Village Dera at District-Ambala, Haryana. Research methodology refers to the principles & ideas on which researchers base their procedures and strategies. Methodology helps to formulate the blueprint to undertake research study. Research methodology involves the systematic proceeding by which researcher start from the time of initial identification of problem to its final conclusion. The findings of the study showed that majority married women (73%) had average knowledge about temporary contraception methods. The mean for knowledge 10.72, SD 3.02, median 11.00 with range 14 and mean percentage was 53.6%. Maximum married women (77%) had neutral attitude. The mean for attitude 31.55, SD 5.32, Median 31.50 with range of 25 and mean percentage was 63.1%.A not significant association between the level of knowledge and selected socio-demographic variables of married women with the socio-demographic variables. A not significant association between the level of attitude of married women with socio demographic variable. As per age group the chi square value of attitude with age group, religion, educational status of married women, occupation of married women, type of family, family income per month, number of children, knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods, source of information.
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Unique Paper ID: 158116

Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 9, Issue 8

Page(s): 667 - 675
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