scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP IBU TERHADAP PERILAKU PENGGUNAAN KONTRASESPSI KB DI PUSKESMAS SIKO KECAMATAN KOTA TERNATE UTARA TAHUN 2013

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Hetty Astri ◽  
Farida Alhadar
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Abstract : The high rate of maternal mortality in Indonesia prompted the government to re-optimize the Family Planning . There are several factors that influence a person's behavior, two of which are knowledge and attitude. Factors to be observed in this study, which aims to determine the relationship of mother's level of knowledge and attitude towards the behavior of the use of contraception in the health center district of Siko in 2013. Design research is a descriptive cross-sectional study with a sample size of 49 people with accidential sampling. The analysis used in this research is using chi square analysis (X2). Instrumen in this study was a questionnaire that includes the data of respondents, questionnaires knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The results were obtained an average of 12.18 knowledge, median 12.00, with a standard deviation of 2.369. Respondents who have a good knowledge of as much as 16%, just 61%, less than 22%. Knowledge is lowest at the highest 8 17. While the average maternal attitude is 8.33, median 9.0 with a standard deviation 1.329. The number of respondents who have a negative attitude is 49% and that 51% have a positive attitude. The minimum value of 5 attitudes and values maksmimum attitude is 11. To obtain the behavior of the average value of 0.73, the median standard deviation of 1.00 and 0.446. The number of respondents who behave using birth control as much as 73.5% and were not as much as 26.5%. Based on the results obtained by statistical tests where X2 (3.560) is smaller than X2 table (11.07). This shows a lack of correlation between knowledge and attitude toward the behavior, in other words, a high level of knowledge and a positive attitude does not mean behaviour be positive. From the results of this study are expected to examine other factors that relate more to the behavior that family planning programs launched by the government can be optimized, effective and efficient.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu Postpartum terhadap Program Keluarga Berencana di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano

e-CliniC ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrie E. Lukas ◽  
Suzanna P. Mongan ◽  
Freddy W. Wagey
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Family Planning Program ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Planning Program ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Abstract: Family planning program is a program of the government of the Republic of Indonesia that aims to achieve a healthy and prosperous family by limiting births. Tondano is the center of Minahasa district and has four sub-districts and population of 70,467 people with a female number of 34,800. Data on women using family planning showed a number of 25,749 people which indicates a large and growing population. This study was aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitudes of mothers towards the family planning program. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnaire as the instrument. Respondents were 50 postpartum mothers who came to Dr. Sam Ratulangi Hospital Tondano and were willing to fill in the distributed questionnaires. The results showed that 92% of responsdents had good knowledge and 8% had poor knowledge. Meanwhile, based on the attitudes of respondents, 70% of them were positive and 30% were negative. In conclusion, family planning services based on the level of knowledge and attitudes of postpartum mothers at Dr. Sam Ratulangi Hospital Tondano were good or above average. Albeit, postpartum mothers who had good knowledge may not necessarily had good attitudes.Keywords: family planning, contraception, knowledge, attitude Abstrak: Program Keluarga Berencana (KB) bertujuan untuk membentuk gerakan keluarga sehat dan sejahtera dengan cara membatasi kelahiran. Tondano merupakan pusat dari Kabupaten Minahasa dan memiliki empat kecamatan dengan populasi sebesar 70.467 jiwa dan jumlah perempuan sebesar 34.800 jiwa. Data perempuan yang memakai KB ialah 25.749 jiwa. Data tersebut menunjukkan jumlah penduduk yang banyak dan terus bertambah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu postpartum terhadap program KB di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner sebagai instrumen penelitian. Responden penelitian ialah ibu postpartum yang datang di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano dan bersedia mengisi kuesioner yang dibagikan. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan total 50 responden. Sebanyak 92% ibu memiliki pengetahuan baik dan 8% memiliki pengetahuan kurang baik. Untuk pengukuran sikap dari responden, sebanyak 70% wanita bersikap positif dan 30% yang bersikap negatif. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah bahwa pelayanan KB berdasarkan tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano sudah baik atau di atas rata-rata. Walaupun demikian ibu yang memiliki pengetahuan baik belum tentu memiliki sikap yang baik.Kata kunci: keluarga berencana, kontrasepsi, pengetahuan, sikap

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude towards mental illness among health and non-health university students in Riyadh

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 3497
Author(s):  
Samira M. Mahboub ◽  
Rahaf A. Aleyadhi ◽  
Reema I. Aldrees ◽  
Shahad S. Almuhanna
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
University Students ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Mental illness can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, and residence. Studying the attitude and knowledge about mental illnesses among university students is important, because they are the future decision makers dealing with such problems. The aim of this study was to assess level of knowledge and attitude towards mental illnesses among health and non-health university students in Riyadh.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study on students of the governmental universities in Riyadh with both health and non-health speciality. The total sample size was 587 students. The questionnaire was designed electronically, and the link was distributed through social media. It included socio-demographic questions, 17 questions to assess knowledge and 22 questions to assess the attitudes. The statistical tests used were chi square, independent sample t-test, spearman’s correlation and multiple linear regression tests.Results: More than half of the participants had a positive attitude toward mental illness (52%). Only 13.46% of university students had good knowledge about mental illness. Significant higher level of good knowledge and positive attitude were reported among health college students compared to non-health (24.7% versus 7.9% for good knowledge and 60.8% versus 48.3 for positive attitude respectively). Attitude towards mental illness can be successfully predicted by using the knowledge score about mental illness and the type of college.Conclusion: Low percentage of university students had good knowledge about mental illness and their attitude towards mental illness was generally positive. Health college students had better attitude and knowledge about mental illness than non-health.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pubertal Health among Adolescent Girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-442
Author(s):  
Binita Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Adolescence is a critical period and is associated with physical and psycho-social changes induced by puberty, which builds personality, behaviour, and future health of the adolescents. Thus, the aim of the study was to find out the knowledge and attitude regarding pubertal health of adolescence girls.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s secondary level schools. A total of 183 adolescent girls were selected using probability simple random sampling from 5 schools out of total 43 schools which were also selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured self-administered questionnaire for knowledge and likert’s scale was used for attitude regarding pubertal health. Results: Study findings revealed that 61.4% of the students belonged to early adolescence (11-14) age group with the mean age 14.27±1.33 years. Majority (80.3%) had moderate level of knowledge and around half (48.6%) had positive attitude. Knowledge and attitude varied with the respondents’ level of education (p=0.001), relation to sibling (p=0.013) and source of information by elder sister (p=0.022), teachers/school (p=0.001).Moderately positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude which was highly significant (r=0.395, p<0.001).Conclusions: Majority of respondents had moderate level of knowledge and half of the respondent had positive attitude regarding pubertal health. Findings of the study emphasizes on improvement in education of adolescent girls which can help uplift health status and minimize vulnerability to health issues of pubertal health. Keywords: Adolescents; attitude; knowledge; pubertal health; puberty.

scholarly journals Poor level of knowledge on elderly care despite positive attitude among nursing students in Zanzibar Island: findings from a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arafa A. Muhsin ◽  
Mariam J. Munyogwa ◽  
Stephen M. Kibusi ◽  
Saada A. Seif
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background It is estimated by the year 2050, 80% of the global elderly population will be from the low-and middle income countries. Elderly care requires health workers with skills associated with an understanding of the biological, psychological, social and cultural theories related to aging. Nurses with better knowledge, skills and positive attitudes towards elderly care are highly needed and critically important for better healthcare and wellbeing of the elderly population. Therefore the objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of nursing students towards elderly care in Zanzibar Island. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Zanzibar involving three out of five nursing training institutions. Participants were selected by systematic random sampling. Facts on Aging Quiz 2 and Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People scale were used to assess the level of knowledge and attitude towards elderly care among the students respectively. Simple and multivariable logistic regressions were applied to determine the predictors of knowledge and attitude among the participants. Results A total of 393 students participated in this study. Only 17% (69) of the participants had good level of knowledge and about 67.9% (267) had positive attitude towards elderly care. Living in an extended family and with an elderly person at home were both associated with good level of knowledge and positive attitude towards elderly care. Furthermore, living in a rural area (adjusted odds ratio = 2.23; 95% confidence interval: 1.22, 4.10) and studying at public institution (adjusted odds ratio = 2.59; 95% confidence interval: 1.41, 4.63) were associated with positive attitude towards elderly care. Conclusion This study has shown that the majority of nursing students in Zanzibar have positive attitude but poor level of knowledge towards elderly care. The current findings have demonstrated that past experience with an elderly person can help in influencing good knowledge and shaping positive attitudes towards elderly care. Low level of knowledge shown in the study suggests for further research on adequacy of nursing curriculum and/or its implementation.

scholarly journals PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN NAPZA DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS DI KOTA SEMARANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Angga Mahargia yunanta Firdaus ◽  
Eni Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Future ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

NAPZA merupakan singkatan dari Narkoba, Psikotropika, dan Zat Adiktif lainnya. Penggunaan NAPZA sangat membahayakan bagi kesehatan baik mental maupun fisik penggunanya. Pengguna NAPZA beresiko gangguan perkembangan otak, bunuh diri dan depresi kehilangan memori, risiko tinggi terhadap perilaku seksual, kecanduan, pengambilan keputusan terganggu, prestasi akademis yang buruk, kekerasan, dan kecelakaan kendaraan bermotor. Penggunaan NAPZA juga merusak masa depan penggunanya dan juga masa depan Bangsa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap penggunaan NAPZA pada remaja di sekolah mengah atas di kota Semarang. Jenis Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode survei analitik. menggunakan rancangan survei cross sectional. Sampel penelitan sebanyak 150 remaja yang memenuhi kriteria menggunakan kuesioner kemudian diuji menggunakan uji chi square pada tingkat kepercayaan 95% dari program SPSS versi 19. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa  ada hubungan positif dan Signifikan antara pengetahuan dan sikap terhadap penggunaan NAPZA remaja di sekolah mengah atas di kota Semarang. Nilai p=0.000 dan nilai r=0.343 pada uji pengetahuan dan penggunaan NAPZA membuktikan bahwa pengetahuan merupakan faktor pendukung penggunaan NAPZA. Nilai p= 0.003 dan nilai r=0.236 mengindikasikan bahwa ada korelasi antara sikap dengan penggunan NAPZA, dan pengetahuan dan sikap menghasilkan nilai Chi Square signifikasi = 0,202. Berdasarkan ketentuan analisis Chi Square dimana nilai probabilitas (p) kurang dari 0,05 artinya tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan sikap pada remaja. Pengetahuan tentang NAPZA dan penyalahgunaannya akan mengarahkan remaja untuk tidak pernah menggunakan bahkan mencoba zat berbahaya tersebut serta bersikap menolak ajakan teman maupun pengaruh lingkungan untuk menggunakannya. Dengan demikian menjadi sangat penting bagi semua pihak baik sekolah maupun orang tua untuk terus memberikan pengarahan yang baik mengenai bahayanya penyalahgunaan NAPZA bagi masa depan remaja. Kata kunci: Remaja, Kecanduan media sosial, Motivasi belajar ANALYZE THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF DRUGS IN TEENS IN SCHOOL MENGAH TOP IN SEMARANG CITY ABSTRACTIT stands for drugs, psychotropic drugs, and other addictive substances. The use of DRUGS is very harmful for the health of both mental as well as physical users. People who use drugs are at risk of impaired brain development, suicide, depression and memory loss, against the high risk sexual behavior, addiction, impaired decision making, poor academic achievement, violence, and motor vehicle accidents. The use of DRUGS also damage future users and also the future of the nation. This research aims to analyze the relationship of the level of knowledge and attitude towards the use of DRUGS in teens in school mengah top in Semarang city. Type of this research is quantitative research with survey method is analytic. using the draft survey of cross sectional. The sample for the study as many as 150 teens who meet the criteria using keudian questionnaires were tested using the chi square test on a confidence level of 95% of the program SPSS version 19. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards the use of DRUGS in mengah school teen top in Semarang city. The value p = 0000 and the value of r = 0.343 on a test of knowledge and the use of DRUGS prove that knowledge is a factor supporting the use of DRUGS.The value p = 0.003 and value r = 0.236 indicates that there is a correlation between attitudes with use of DRUGS, and the knowledge and attitude to produce the value of the Chi Square = 0.202 significance. The Chi Square analysis based on where the value of the probability (p) of less than 0.05 means there is no significant relationship between the level of knowledge with attitude in teenagers. Knowledge about DRUGS and abuse will direct teenagers to never use even attempting the hazardous substances as well as being friends or refuse the influence of environment to use it. Thus it becomes very important for all parties to either the school or parents to continue to provide a good briefing about the dangers of the misuse ofDRUGS for the future of youth. Keywords: adolescent, addicted to social media, the motivation of learning

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes Concerning SARS-CoV-2 among Healthcare Workers in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Age Range

Background: The healthcare workers are leading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and are at great risk of acquiring the infection. The information on the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards SARS‐CoV-2 is useful to plan awareness and educational programs. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers toward SARS‐CoV-2 in Mirpur, AJK, Pakistan. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed during March and April 2020, on 468 healthcare workers in a tertiary care divisional headquarters teaching hospital of Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data through a face to face approach. The data were organized and statistically analyzed through SPSS version 21.0. Results: A total of 520 healthcare workers were approached and 468 of them filled and returned the questionnaire, giving a response rate of 90.0%. The age range of the participants was 18 to 59 years with a mean of 31.5 ± 4.9 years. The majority of respondents were males (62.4%) and more than half of the participants (62.1%) had knowledge of the SARS‐CoV-2 outbreak and their main source of information was television (51.2%). Overall, 60.6% had sufficient knowledge of the disease and 79.7% had a positive attitude towards SARS‐CoV-2. Conclusion: The outcomes of our study revealed that overall healthcare workers had an acceptable level of knowledge and a positive attitude towards the SARS‐CoV-2 outbreak.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS OF SELF-MEDICATION PRACTICES IN AN URBAN COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
VARGHESE SNEHA SUJA ◽  
SNEHA DUTTA ◽  
ANN MARY SWAROOP
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objective: This study was conducted with the aim to assess the knowledge and attitude of self-medication practices among the residents of an urban community. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted among 270 participants for the duration of 6 months using a semi-structured questionnaire which consisted of the domains of knowledge and attitude. Logistic regression was used for drawing statistical inferences. Results: The prevalence of self-medication was found to be 37.04%. It was found that 73.33% of the respondents were aware of the term “self-medication” and their major source for information was obtained through acquaintances (44.44%). About 68.55% of the participants agreed that self-medication is a part of taking care of oneself and it needs to be encouraged. Overall, the participants had a good knowledge and positive attitude toward the practice of self-medication. Conclusion: This study mainly focuses on improving the subjects’ knowledge, thereby bringing changes in the attitude and practice toward disease management. Understanding the subjects’ level of knowledge and attitude will enable a more efficient process for creating an awareness among the public to ensure its safe and responsible use.

scholarly journals The Perception of Premarital Genetic Screening within Young Jordanian Individuals

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Zaid Altaany ◽  
Omar F. Khabour ◽  
Karem H. Alzoubi ◽  
Almuthanna K. Alkaraki ◽  
Ghaith Al-Taani
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Screening ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
University Education ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The Government

<b><i>Background:</i></b> During the past two decades, the attention of public health has been drawn to premarital genetic screening (PGS) programs to reduce birth defects and avoid genetic disorders. In Jordan, the high rate of genetic hemoglobinopathies compelled the government to implement an obligatory PGS program before marriage. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge, opinion, and practice of young Jordanians concerning PGS. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Using a pretested questionnaire, this cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample from Jordan. The measures included respondents’ demographics, and beliefs/opinions regarding PGS. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A total of 432 participants completed the survey. The majority (87.8%) had a positive attitude toward PGS program. Reasons behind this positive attitude were preventing transmission of genetic diseases, reducing family breakdown/psychosocial problems, and financial burdens of having a child with genetic disease. In fact, 49.8% of participants were willing to change their marriage decision in case of receiving incompatible results. Moreover, most of the participants (75.1%) demanded the implementation of a law that prohibits incompatible marriages. A positive attitude toward PGS was found to be associated with female gender and having a university education. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Young Jordanians have a positive attitude toward the implementation of PGS. Yet, educational programs should be drawn up to the target population before getting married emphasizing the important role of PGS in the wellness of the community.

scholarly journals Keinginan Penerapan Program Keluarga Berencana (KB) pada Remaja untuk Masa Mendatang di Provinsi Bengkulu

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 269
Author(s):  
Iis Suryani ◽  
Sarah Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Planning Programs ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government

Background: The government seeks to improve the quality of life of adolescents through coaching related to the generation planning program in order to provide understanding and strengthen family planning in the future, including participation in the Family Planning (KB) program. Objective: This study aims to determine the factors related to the desire of adolescents in implementing family planning programs in the future in Bengkulu Province. Methods: Cross sectional research design with secondary data from the Family Performance and Accountability Survey (SKAP) in 2019. The research sample was 341 unmarried adolescents aged 10-24 years in Bengkulu Province with data analysis using the chi square test. Results: The results of statistical tests showed three variables were significantly associated with desire of adolescent in implementing the family planning in the future namely knowledge (p=0.005), place of residence (p=0.000) and sources of information (p=0.009). Meanwhile, the variables of age (p-value 1.686) and level of education (p-value 0.277) are not significantly associated. Conclusion: place of residence, access to information and knowledge of adolescents about various contraceptive methods are factors related to the desire of adolescents in implementing family planning programs in the future. It is recommended that there be periodic assistance from the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) to optimize the role of the Youth Counseling Information Center (PIK-R) in schools in order to provide motivation to adolescents in planning their future families.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Associated Factors on Family Planning Practices among Antenatal Mothers Attending a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madushani U. ◽  
Rathnayake N. ◽  
Mampitiya I.
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
High Level

Introduction: Understanding the antenatal mothers’ knowledge and attitude towards family planning (FP) helps to enhance their family well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and factors associated with family planning practices (FPP) among antenatal mothers attending a state hospital in Sri Lanka. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with the participation of 500 antenatal mothers attending clinic services at the Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara, Sri Lanka. A pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were employed in data analysis. Results: The majority of antenatal mothers were Sinhalese (92.6%) and Buddhists (91.2%). The majority was in the age group of 20-30 years (57.8%) and lived in rural areas (85.0%). Among the study participants, 41.2% were primiparous. The mean scores obtained for knowledge and attitude on FPP were 19.54 (±5.43) and 26.20 (±4.18), respectively. Among the participants, 41.0% had moderate and 27.4% had high level of knowledge on FPP. Ethnicity, religion, and parity (p<0.001) were associated with the level of knowledge. Sinhalese, Buddhist women with high parity, had a higher level of knowledge (p<0.001). Only 58.4% had a positive attitude on FPP. Ethnicity (p=0.04), religion (p=0.03) and educational status (p=0.02) were associated with attitude on FPP. Antenatal mothers who were, Sinhalese, Buddhist and educated up to G.C.E. (A/L) had positive attitudes on FPP (p<0.05). Conclusions: A high proportion of antenatal mothers had moderate to high level of knowledge and positive attitude on FPP, which were significantly associated with ethnicity, religion, education and parity. Keywords: Antenatal mothers, Associated factors, Attitude, Family planning practices, Knowledge

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