IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-2-18024 Original Research Paper A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE OF CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS AMONG TARGET POPULATION (MULTIPARA MOTHERS) AT GHAZIABAD(UP) Dr. February 2019 8 2 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

INTRODUCTION

 

India is the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.271 billion people (2015), more than a sixth of the world‘s population. Already containing 17.5% of the world‘s population India adds more people to its population every year than any other country, and in fact the individual population of some of its states is equal to the total population of many countries.

After the launch of the National Rural Health Mission in 2005, the official family planning program has been subsumed in the reproductive and child health component of the Mission. However, universal adoption of small family norm still remains a distant dream in India.

Aim: To assess the posttest knowledge of contraceptive methods among multi para mothers.

Material and Methodology: The research approach adopted for the study was evaluative approach. NonRandomized Convenient Sampling technique was followed. A total of 30 respondents were selected for the study.

Results: The level of knowledge assessment of the respondents reveals 53.3% in posttest shows very good knowledge in Contraceptive methods.

Conclusion: This study need to develop an understanding of the contraceptive method awareness is helpful for population control.