A study to assess the knowledge, practice and attitude on temporary and permanent contraceptive methods among primi and multi mothers in selected areas in Coimbatore

A quantitative approach, quasi experimental one group pre test post test design aimed to assess the knowledge ,practice and attitude on Temporary and Permanent contraceptive methods among primi and multi mother in Alandurai and Rathinapuri areas in Coimbatore,150 primi and 150 multi mother were selected by non probability convenient sampling technique was used to assess the knowledge, practice and Attitude by structure questionnaire and reassess the know ledge ,practice and attitude. There was a significant association between pre test level of KPA and demographic variables such as age ,occupation, duration of marriage, nature of contraception, education .Results showed poor contraceptive knowledge among mothers. Various contraceptives methods of knowledge should be provided to all the mothers.