28Mar 2018

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF MCH COMPONENTS AMONG YOUNG MOTHERS.

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A descriptive study was undertaken to Assess the mothers knowledge, attitudes and practices of MCH components at selected urban community, Sriramnagar, UPHC, Hyderabad ,Telangana. A sample of 500 mothers was chosen through purposive convenient sampling technique. A structured interview questionnaire was used to collect the data. Findings revealed that majority of mothers scored above average and average knowledge levels. Their practices are very poor that is 80% are below average. Objectives: 1. To assess the mothers knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antenatal care. 2. To examine the attitudes of mothers regarding contraceptive methods. 3. To identify/observe the practices about breast feeding and Immunization. 4. To study the association between KAP on MCH components and socioeconomic and demographic variables

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[B. Varalakshmi. (2018); ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF MCH COMPONENTS AMONG YOUNG MOTHERS. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 6 (Mar). 1147-1151] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

B. Varalakshmi
NIMS.College of nursing hyderabad.

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/6777      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/6777

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