Knowledge and attitude on mental disorder among adults in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district of Nepal

Purpose: To assess knowledge and attitude on mental disorder among adults in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among adults of the aged group (18-64 years) in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district of Nepal. A semi-structured questionnaire was prepared for data collection. Similarly, the Likert scale was used to assess respondent’s attitude levels. SPSS 20 version and MS-Excel were used to analyze the data. The questionnaire was translated into the Nepali language during data collection. Results: The majority (57.3%) respondents responded mental disorder is a health condition involving changes in feeling and emotions. More than half (54.7%) respondents were having poor knowledge and the rest (45.3%) respondents were having a good level of knowledge on mental disorders. Respondents involved in a private job, government job and NGO/INGO have the highest, and housewives have the lowest level of knowledge regarding the mental disorder. Three-fifth respondents (59.7%) were having a negative attitude and the rest two-fifth respondents (40.3%) were having a positive attitude towards mental disorders. Also, the level of knowledge was having a statistically significant relationship with the education (p=0.02) and occupation (p=<0.001) of the respondents. The level of attitude was having a statistically significant relationship with the level of knowledge of the respondents (p=0.004). Conclusions: Good level of knowledge regarding mental disorders was lagging among respondents and a negative attitude seems high. There is an urgent need for public awareness among the adults living in this location. Mass media and anti-stigma campaigns can equally play a vital role to bring change in the attitude level of the respondents.

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Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Postoperative Pain Management in Ghana

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2020/4893707 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Shamsu-Deen Mahama Adams ◽

Shokoh Varaei ◽

Fatemeh Jalalinia

Keyword(s):

Pain Management ◽

Postoperative Pain ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Postoperative Pain Management ◽

Postoperative Management ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Surgical Units ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Nurses Knowledge

Background. Pain management is a very important aspect of nursing care among postoperative patients. Deficit in the knowledge and bad attitude towards pain management among nurses remain a problem in Ghana. In order to manage pain better in the surgical wards, nurses should be well equipped with knowledge of pain assessment and management. Purpose. The purpose of the study was to determine nurse’s knowledge and attitude towards pain management among postoperative patients in surgical units in Ghana. Methodology. This study used the quantitative study approach with a descriptive cross-sectional study design. A sample of 211 nurses was recruited using the convenience sampling method. Data were collected using a questionnaire regarding postoperative pain management. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and the chi-squared test were used to analyze the data using SPSS version 16.0. Results. The mean age of the nurses was 29.77, with the youngest nurse being 23 years and oldest being 39 years. Majority (72.5%) of nurses had moderate knowledge, and 89.6% of the nurses had negative attitude towards pain management. There was no significant relationship between nurse’s knowledge and years of experience as a nurse (r = −0.03, p=0.64), as well as no significant relationship between knowledge and number of years working in the surgical ward (r = 0.06, p=0.36). Also, there was no significant relationship between nurses’ knowledge and nurses’ attitude (r = 0.06, p=0.36). Conclusion and recommendation. The level of knowledge and attitude towards postoperative management were generally inadequate among nurses. Therefore, there is the need to implement in-service training on pain management for nurses working in the surgical units frequently.

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Knowledge and Attitude among Dental students of Udaipur, India towards HIV/AIDS

Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry ◽

10.5005/johcd-2-2-30 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 30-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Manish Jain ◽

Suhas Kulkarni ◽

Rushabh J Dagli ◽

Santhosh Kumar ◽

Anmol Mathur ◽

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Keyword(s):

Negative Attitude ◽

Dental Students ◽

Current Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

One Way Anova ◽

Interview Questionnaire ◽

Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Aims & Objective The aim of the present study was to assess current status of knowledge and attitude among the dental students of Udaipur, India towards HIV/AIDS. Material and Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 282 dental students of Darshan Dental College. The interview questionnaire comprised of 27close ended questions. One way ANOVA was applied by using SPSS (11.0) to compare mean level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS. Results Shows dental students have satisfactory knowledge, but certain misconception was prevalent. It also shows that around 30.20% of the dental students held an over all negative attitude. Mean level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS had a statistically significant difference in results among sex and academic periods. Conclusion Over all knowledge and attitude among dental students was found to be satisfactory. Most of the Dental Students, near about 69.80% have a positive attitude regarding HIV/AIDS education.

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

Jurnal Keperawatan Jiwa ◽

10.26714/jkj.6.1.2018.1-7 ◽

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

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Hubungan antara Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Tindakan Pencegahan Penyakit Rabies pada Warga di Wilayah Puskesmas Kuta II

Smart Medical Journal ◽

10.13057/smj.v1i1.24184 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 18

Author(s):

Ni Kadek Ayu Septiani Sarjana ◽

Arsita Eka Prasetyawati ◽

Dyah Ratna Budiani

Keyword(s):

Disease Prevention ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Rabies is a disease of animals (usually vertebrate) which is zoonotic (transmissible to humans). Rabies occurs in 24 out of the 34 provinces of Indonesia. Rabies is caused by a virus in the Family: Rhabdivoridae, Genus: Lyssavirus. Control the dog population and dog vaccination is effective and economical method to prevent the incidences of rabies in humans. This study aims to investigate the relationship between level of knowledge and attitude to the practice in prevention rabies infection in residents lived in area covered by Puskesmas Kuta II.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study and carried out by simple random sampling of 96 residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. In this study, the independent variables are knowledge of and attitudes towards rabies disease while the dependent variable is the practice to prevent rabies infection in human. Data were collected by a questionnaire-based interview. Analyses were then carried out using the chi-square (x2) followed by multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regressions.Results: This study showed that knowledge has a significant relationship with practice for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.013; OR 4.240; 95% CI 1.352 up to 13.296). Attitude has a significant positive relationship with the value of practice for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.015; OR 3.073; 95% CI 1.233 up to 7.627). The combined effect of knowledge and attitudes to practice for rabies prevention were approximately 20.90% (Negerkerke R square = 0.209).Conclusions: There was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes with the practice for rabies disease prevention in residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II, the higher level of knowledge and improved attitudes will improve practice for rabies disease prevention amongst residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. Key words: Rabies; Rabies; Preventio; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice

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Knowledge and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Among Nursing Students: Palestinian Perspective

SAGE Open Nursing ◽

10.1177/23779608211015150 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 237796082110151

Author(s):

Ahmad Ayed ◽

Kefah Zabn

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

World Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

American University ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Health Organization ◽

High Level

Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern and called for the collaborative efforts of all countries to prevent rapid spread. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19 among Palestinian nursing students. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 218 nursing students from Arab American University and Al-Quds University. The instrument was developed by the researchers after a critical literature review. Results The results revealed that the majority of participates were third academic year level (60.6%). Only 84 (38.5%) of respondents had a high level of knowledge and 17(7.8%) had a positive attitude regarding COVID-19. Conclusion The study confirmed that nursing students had a moderate level of knowledge about COVID-19 and a negative attitude toward it.

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Factors Relating to Knowledge about Gastritical Swamedcation among Students at Pondok Hidayatussalikin Pangkalpinang

Childhood Stunting, Wasting, and Obesity, as the Critical Global Health Issues: Forging Cross-Sectoral Solutions ◽

10.26911/the7thicph.02.05 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Rachmawati Felani Djuria ◽

Keyword(s):

Significant Relationship ◽

Middle Age ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Information Resources ◽

Information Resource ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Ministry Of Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Good Level ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Background: Gastritis was one of the diseases that could be self-treatment handling. Usually gastritis was found middle age in many of student. This is because the student choose a task that many lectures and activites on school, not yet eat. One of the school in Pangkalpinang is Pondok Pesantren Hidayatussalikin. The purposes of this study is to know the factors that related to knowledge about self-treatment gastritis at Pondok Pesantren Hidayatussalikin Pangkalpinang. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Pondok Pesantren Hidayatussalikin Pangkalpinang. A total of 130 students were enrolled in this study. The dependent variable was knowledge about self-treatment gastritis. The independen variables were interest, experience, and information resources. Results: 125 students had knowledge about self-treatment gastritis self-treatment gastritis (96.3%), 95 students (73.6%) had gastritis, and 69 students (53.6%) got information about self-treatment gastritis from one dan two media. 88 respondents (67.7%) had good level of knowledge about self-treatment gastritis. There was no statistically significant relationship between interest, experience, and information resources on the level of knowledge about self-treatment gastritis Conclusion: Knowledge about self-treatment gastritis is not associate by interest, experience, and information resources. Keywords: self-treatment gastritis, knowledge, interest, experience, information resource Correspondence: Rachmawati Felani Djuria. School of Health Polytechnics, Ministry of Health, Pangkalpinang. Jl. Telaga Biru I, Desa Padang Baru, Kecamatan Pangkalan Baru, Bangka Tengah, Bangka Belitung Province. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 081995596959. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.05

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Hubungan Stigma Gangguan Jiwa dengan Perilaku Masyarakat Pada Orang dengan Gangguan Jiwa di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Karya Wanita Pekanbaru

Jurnal Ilmiah Universitas Batanghari Jambi ◽

10.33087/jiubj.v20i2.940 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 353

Author(s):

Usraleli Usraleli ◽

Dedek Fitriana ◽

Magdalena Magdalena ◽

Melly Melly ◽

Idayanti Idayanti

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Mental Disorder ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Community Health Center ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Community Behavior ◽

Work Area ◽

The Relationship

Stigma is one of the inhibiting factors in healing people with mental disorders. Many people do not behave well in people with mental disorders and the public does not care about people with mental disorders. Community understanding of mental disorders is very minimal, this causes sufferers to get unpleasant attitudes from the community and from their own families. The aim was to find out the relationship between the stigma of mental disorders and community behavior in people with mental disorders (ODGJ) in the work area of KaryaWanita Community Health Center RW 07 Pekanbaru in 2019. The design of this study was descriptive analytic withaapproach cross sectional with a sample of 68 respondents with criteria that were has been established. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire. The results of this study have a significant relationship between the stigma of mental disorders and community behavior in ODGJ in people's knowledge and attitudes. Knowledge is closely related to stigma towards ODGJ (ρ value = 0.013 and OR = 0.067). The meaning of the community that has a negative stigma of mental disorder has a chance of 0.067 times to have bad knowledge on ODGJ. The attitude is closely related to stigma towards ODGJ (p value = 0.017 and OR = 9.2). That meanspeople who have the stigma of negative mental disorder have a chance 9.2 times to have a bad attitude towards ODGJ. It was concluded that there was a significant relationship between the stigma of mental disorders and community behavior in people with mental disorders in the work area of Karya Wanita RW 07 Pekanbaru in 2019. It was recommended to the puskesmas to improve socialization regarding the attitude and initial handling of mental disorders to the community.

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Knowledge and attitude of Egyptian parents toward childhood mental disorders

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2019-0044 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Ahmed Arafa ◽

Marwa Magdi ◽

Mayar Magdy ◽

Hasnaa Elsharkawy ◽

Lamiaa Saleh

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Urban Residence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Semester ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Academic Year

Abstract Background Parents’ awareness of childhood mental disorders can help in early detection and management. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of parents about childhood mental disorders and their attitudes toward children with mental disorders. Subjects and methods Parents of children attending two public primary schools in Beni-Suef city in southern Egypt were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study during the first semester of the academic year 2017/2018. Knowledge and attitude of parents toward childhood mental disorders in addition to their socio-demographic characteristics were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire. Results A total of 468 parents (41.5% fathers and 58.5% mothers) participated in this study. Only 21.6% of parents had optimal knowledge of risk factors, 33.3% of manifestations/screening, 58.8% of types and 47.6% of treatment, while 42.7% of parents held a positive attitude toward impressions, 43.4% toward social distance, 63.7% toward spiritual treatment, and 59.4% toward chemotherapy and psychotherapy of childhood mental disorders. The multivariable-adjusted regression analyses showed that optimal knowledge associated with urban residence [odds ratio (OR) 1.56, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.05–2.30)] and knowing someone with a mental disorder (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.08–2.41). The positive attitude was associated with urban residence (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.18–2.74) and higher education (OR 2.14, 95% CI 1.32–3.48). Knowledge of parents correlated positively with their attitude toward childhood mental disorders (r = 0.258, p < 0.001). Conclusion A significant portion of parents in southern Egypt have suboptimal knowledge of childhood mental disorders and hold a negative attitude toward children with mental disorders. Future studies should focus on the possibility of including parents in screening for childhood mental disorders.

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Knowledge And Attitude On Mental Illness Among People Of A Selected Community Of Biratnagar

Journal of Psychiatrists Association of Nepal ◽

10.3126/jpan.v10i1.40347 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 43-49

Author(s):

P. Jha ◽

P.K. Mandal

Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Medical Condition ◽

Data Entry ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Regular Treatment ◽

Face To Face ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Mental disorders are widely recognized as a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Mental illness often generates misunderstanding, prejudice, confusion and fear; therefore it should be a concern for all of us, rather than only for those who suffer from a mental disorder. Aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and attitude on mental illness among people of a selected community. Material And Method: Descriptive cross-sectional research design was used to assess knowledge and attitude in selected community of Biratnagar. Sample size was 92. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect data through face to face interview using Semi-structured questionnaire. Data entry and analysis was done on SPSS version 16. Descriptive statistics was calculated. Results: Finding of the study shows 88% views mental illness as a medical condition. All respondents identified that mentally ill people cannot held his/her responsibility and are prone to violent. Mental illness perceived as treatable by 66.7% with regular treatment and follow-up and 20.7% preferred treatment with traditional healer. Findings of the study showed adequate level of knowledge among 97.8% respondents. Conclusion: The finding of the study suggests level of knowledge was adequate among respondents whereas most of them had negative attitude towards mental illness. The level of negative attitude suggests the strong emphasis on public education towards mental illness.

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Knowledge and attitude towards post-partum insertion of intra uterine devices among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary care teaching hospital

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205190 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 5088

Author(s):

Himanshu Vyas ◽

Deviga T. ◽

Mamta .

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Data Collection ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Post Partum ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Post-partum insertion of intra uterine devices (PPIUCD) increased the accessibility for women following childbirth. In India, the most women in the first year postpartum have an unmet need for family planning due to lack of information and fear of complications. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding postpartum insertion of intra uterine devices, among antenatal mothers.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The antenatal mothers, gestational age above 20weeks, registered at AIIMS Jodhpur were selected by purposive sampling technique. A total of 183 subjects were recruited for the data collection. A structured knowledge questionnaire and 5 point Likert scale was used to assess the knowledge and attitude among regarding PPIUCD respectively. Informed consent was taken from each participant prior to data collection and descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data.Results: Majority (57.4%) of the subjects had fair knowledge, 24.6% had poor knowledge, only 18% with good knowledge and none of them had excellent in knowledge regarding PPIUCD. Majority (64.5%) had neutral attitude, 33.3% had positive attitude and 2.2% had negative attitude towards PPIUCD. A positive correlation found between the knowledge and attitude (r=0.509) regarding PPIUCD. Pregnant women’s education was found to be significantly associated with knowledge and attitude regarding PPIUCD.Conclusions: The findings underline that majority of the antenatal mothers having lack of knowledge and less positive attitude regarding PPIUCD. Hence there is a need to hence the comprehensive PPIUCD literacy and highly positive attitude among antenatal mothers in order to meet the family planning needs.

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