Assess the knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods among reproductive age group of women in Narayana Medical College hospital; Nellore

Authors

  • N. Subhashini  Assistant Professor, Sree Narayana Nursing College
  • Dr. Indira Arumugam  Principal, Narayana College of Nursing,Chinthareddypalem, Nellore
  • B. Vanaja Kumari  Professor, Narayana College of Nursing
  • Samhitha J.  Samhitha J, Assistant.professor, Narayana College of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Assess, Knowledge, Temporary Contraceptive, Reproductive Age, Women.

Abstract

Family planning methods plays a major role in combating the population growth in developing country like India and also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health of the women. The present preliminary study was carried out with the aim to assess the knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods.30 reproductive age (15-45 years) group women selected by using randomized technique and data obtained by interview method after getting informed consent and data documented. Statistical analysis performed. The finding explored that out of 30 women 9 (30%) women had inadequate knowledge, 17 (57%) were had moderate, and 4(13%) women were had adequate knowledge. Education of the subjects will play an important role in the knowledge of temporary contraceptives methods.

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2016-12-31

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N. Subhashini, Dr. Indira Arumugam, B. Vanaja Kumari, Samhitha J., " Assess the knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods among reproductive age group of women in Narayana Medical College hospital; Nellore, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 2, Issue 6 , pp.23-24, November-December-2016.