ABSTRACT:
Background: In an effort to curb population increase and reduce poverty, In 1952, India initiated the first National Family Planning Program. With a population growth rate of 1.64% and India, which makes up 18% of the global population, however, trails much behind the global average of 1.2%. India overtook China as the world's most populous nation in early 2023, despite predictions that it would do so by 2027. Objectives: This study assessed the knowledge and attitude regarding selected temporary contraceptive methods among females of urban and rural areas in Jammu and to find out the comparison, relationship and to determine the association between level of knowledge and attitude with their socio-demographic variables. Methods: A comparative research design was utilized with 100 females (50 urban, 50 rural). Participants of reproductive age group of 18 to 45 years were selected from Purposive sampling technique. Participants knowledge was assessed by using self structured knowledge questionnaire including 20 questions and attitude was assessed by sing self-structured Likert scale including 5 positive and 5 negative statements. The data was analysed using Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, median, standard deviation, and range) and inferential statistics (unpaired t-test, Karl Pearson coefficient of correlation. Chi-square test). Results: The study reveals that rural population have both adequate knowledge (78%) and positive attitude (52%) than urban population regarding selected temporary contraceptive methods among females in selected urban and rural area in Jammu. Conclusion: Women's understanding of temporary contraceptive methods increases, their attitudes toward these methods become more favorable. These findings underscore the importance of targeted educational and awareness programs to enhance knowledge and positively influence attitudes toward temporary contraceptive methods, particularly in urban areas where knowledge and positive attitudes were comparatively lower. By addressing informational gaps and misconceptions, such interventions can contribute to more informed making choices pertaining to reproductive health and family planning.
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Urba Shameem, Frank J.C. Knowledge and Attitude regarding selected Temporary Contraceptive Methods among Females in selected Urban and Rural area in Jammu. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(1):6-8. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.02
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Urba Shameem, Frank J.C. Knowledge and Attitude regarding selected Temporary Contraceptive Methods among Females in selected Urban and Rural area in Jammu. A and V Pub InternationalJournal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2026; 5(1):6-8. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2026.02 Available on: https://ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-5-1-2
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