Abstract
Background: One of the most heinous ways of discrimination against women in a society is through femalefoeticide. The present study was conducted to assess knowledge and awareness regarding female foeticideamong school children.Materials and Method: The present study was conducted on 580 school children of both genders. A selfquestionnaire was administered and all participants were asked to reply to assess knowledge and perceptionsregarding female foeticide.Results: Out of 580 subjects, male were 320 and female were 260. 68% had correct knowledge regarding sexratio, 65% had correct knowledge regarding district sex position, 67% had correct knowledge regarding statesex position and 74% had correct knowledge regarding foeticide definition. The difference was significant(P< 0.05). 76% replied correct that pre natal gender detection is crime, 72% replied that female foeticideshould stop, 65% replied that female foeticide practice will harm society and 86% replied that pre natalgender detection is severely punishable act. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Authors found students had sufficient knowledge and awareness about female foeticide.
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