Assessment of the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Modern Methods of Contraception among Antenatal Mothers Attending Gynae OPD, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal

Languiliu Gangmei

Abstract: India, with a population exceeding1.39 billion, has surpassed China as the most populated country. Family planning is integral in achieving population stabilization and enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of modern contraceptive methods among 150 antenatal mothers attending Gynae OPD, JNIMS, Imphal, using quantitative cross - sectional design. Findings revealed that 46% of participants had inadequate knowledge and 66.6% demonstrated poor practices regarding contraception. A significant association was observed between knowledge, practice and demographic variables (p<0.05), with a positive correlation (r = 0.423) between knowledge and practice scores.

Keywords: Contraceptions, antenatal mothers, maternal health, knowledge - practice correlation

How to Cite?: Languiliu Gangmei, "Assessment of the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Modern Methods of Contraception among Antenatal Mothers Attending Gynae OPD, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal", Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 559-564, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25112224837, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25112224837