A Study to Assess the Knowledge, Practice and Attitude on Temporary and Permanent Contraceptive Methods among Primi and Multi Mothers in Selected areas in Coimbatore

Abstract

A quantitative approach, quasi-experimental one group pretest, post-test design aimed to assess the knowledge, practice and attitude on temporary and permanent contraceptive methods among primipara and multipara mother in Alandurai and Rathinapuri areas of Coimbatore. 150 primipara and 150 multipara mothers were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The sample was used to assess the knowledge, practice and attitude by structure questionnaire and reassess. There was a significant association between pretest level of knowledge, practice and attitude and demographic variables such as age, occupation, duration of marriage, nature of contraception, education. Results showed poor contraceptive knowledge among mothers. Various contraceptives methods of knowledge should be provided to all the mothers.