A study to assess the effectiveness of self- structured educational program on the knowledge and attitude regarding myths and barriers of postpartum intra- uterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) among the parous women admitted in maternity unit at selected hospitals, Dehradun

Introduction: Family planning is essential for maternal and child health, reducing poverty, empowering women, and promoting sustainable development by reducing unintended pregnancies and the health risks associated with closely spaced or unplanned births. A planned and well-balanced family improves the quality of life for all its members and society. Title of the Study: A study to assess the effectiveness of self- structured educational program on the knowledge and attitude regarding myths and barriers of postpartum intra- uterine contraceptive device (PPUCD) among the parous women admitted in maternity unit at selected hospitals, Dehradun. Methodology: Quantitative research approach using pre- experimental research design. Self- structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude Likert scale is used for assessment. The sample size was 60. Analysis was done using Descriptive and Inferential statistics. Result: Findings showed that the mean posttest knowledge score (12.1 ± 2.07) is apparently higher than that of pretest score (7.7 ± 2.95) and the mean posttest attitude score (41.5 ± 2.5) is significantly higher than that of pretest score (34.4 ± 4.18). There is no significant association between pretest knowledge and attitude of women with their selected demographic variables Conclusion: Findings revealed that the self- structured planned educational program was effective in enhancing the knowledge and attitude of women as after providing intervention there was significant improvement in the level of knowledge and attitude among parous women.