A correlation study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) among women admitted in antenatal and postnatal wards

Abstract

Introduction: India is the second most populous country in the world. Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a very effective, reversible, and economical family planning method. In India, the acceptance rate of IUCD is very low, only 3% of the women in the reproductive age group are using IUCD. Aims: The study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) among women. Materials and Methods: A descriptive approach with a non-experimental research design was used for the study. The subjects were 180 women selected by the non-probability convenience sampling technique. The study was conducted among the women admitted in antenatal and postnatal wards at Doon Medical College Female Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Results: The study showed that 54.44% (98) of the women have average knowledge about PPIUCD, 21.11% (38) have poor knowledge, 23.33% (42) did not know, and only 1.11% (2) was having good knowledge about it. The study revealed that favorable and unfavorable attitudes toward PPIUCD of women were 43.33% and 56.67%, respectively. The present study communicated that there was no correlation (−0.113) between knowledge and attitude toward PPIUCD among women. The finding suggested that women had average knowledge and unfavorable attitude toward the PPIUCDs. The χ2 value showed that demographic variables such as age, family income, and education status were having an association with the level of knowledge regarding the PPIUCD. No association was found between attitude and selected demographic variables. Conclusion: Findings stress the need for teaching programs, which in turn may enhance the knowledge and attitude of women regarding the PPIUCD. It will also helpful in improving the health status of women. It may reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.