High Level Of Attitude Research Articles

STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS USING WHATSAPP FOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA

Social networking sites have been so popular among students in Nigerian universities and other parts of the world. They use them for different purposes, patterns and modes. WhatsApp is one of them. It’s a free messenger application that works across multiple platforms like iPhone and android phones. This universal application is being used widely among undergraduate students. They use it to send multimedia messages like photos, videos, audios and documents or simple text messages. It’s clear that class groups created on WhatsApp are used as medium for teaching and learning. This comes in form of communicating with students by nurturing a kind of social atmosphere in the class. It helps in framing dialogue and collaboration between the students and their teachers. This research is a descriptive survey designs. The sample size comprised of 101 undergraduate and postgraduate students who were randomly selected from the different stratified levels of clustered departments. They were derived from the seven faculties of the university. The Research developed and used questionnaire as the study’s instrument. Three (3) research questions guided this study; while the analytical tools were descriptive statistics in form of mean and standard deviation. Other tools employed were t-test and ANOVA by using SPSS version 23. Overall, findings demonstrated high level of attitude towards WhatsApp among the students. It also showed how the students use the application in various modes. The general findings confirmed that WhatsApp is being used as an academic tool for both teaching and learning in Federal University Dutsin-Ma.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF HAND HYGIENE AMONG DENTISTS AS A PREVENTION METHOD FROM COVID-19 IN AL QASSIM REGION, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of hand washing among dentists in Al Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.
 Materials and Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out by use of a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on WHO`s “Five Moments of Hand Hygiene Questionnaire” with a few notable changes.
 Statistical Analysis: Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 was used to analyze data. Results were displayed as counts and percentages.
 Results: The level of knowledge of Hand Hygiene (HH) was found high in 52% and moderate in 37% of the participants, when in the attitude levels the majority of the participants i.e. 88% had high level of attitude and was moderate in 7% of respondents. Level of practices of Hand Hygiene was high in 61%, moderate in 37% and almost none (1.4%) of our participants were found with a low level of practices.
 Conclusion: The population under study scored high on attitude when compared to practices and knowledge scores were the least. These points to the need for interventions for improving knowledge through regular workshops and continuing education. Since knowledge does not automatically translate into practices, emphasis on HH compliance must be laid. Planned interventions to improve compliance must be multidimensional which considers and includes administrative support, clinic ergonomics and design, timely HH supplies, periodic educational programs, reminders, process surveillance and employee feedback to achieve sustained improvements.
 Keywords: COVID-19, Dentist, Hand hygiene, Knowledge, Practices.

Attitudes and Self- Efficacy of Students toward Mathematics

The study aimed to assess the attitudes and self-efficacy of junior high school students towards mathematics performance for the school year 2019-2020 using a descriptive-correlational survey research design. An adapted questionnaire was answered by 267 junior high school students. The data was statistically analyzed using mean, Pearson product-moment correlation, and Spearman Rho for the significance of p-value as statistical tools. The respondents’ first-quarter grade was described as approaching proficiency, which means students performed not very well in their mathematics performance. Attitudes of the respondents towards mathematics were evaluated in areas of self-confidence, value, enjoyment, and motivation. Junior high school students had a moderately high level of self-confidence in mathematics and enjoyed studying mathematics. They had a high level of attitude in valuing mathematics as they believed mathematics is essential in everyday life, and it helps them develop the mind and teaches them to think. They also had a high level of attitude in terms of their enjoyment in learning mathematics subjects because they believe studying mathematics helps them with problem-solving in other areas it is useful. They also think that having a strong background in mathematics could help them in their professional life. The students had a moderately high level of attitudes in terms of motivation in learning mathematics as they feel nervous and makes them feel uncomfortable during mathematics class. Students’ self-efficacy in mathematics was moderately high because of the belief they will be able to use mathematics in future careers when needed. A significant relationship between students’ profile and their level of attitudes in self-confidence, value, enjoyment, and motivation in learning mathematics was investigated. It was found out that respondents’ sex, most liked and disliked subject has a significant relationship with their self-confidence. Their value of mathematics was significantly related to their parents’ education, mothers’ occupation, parents’ monthly income, gadgets used in learning mathematics, and most liked the subject. Enjoyment in learning mathematics was significantly related to students’ daily allowance, devices used in learning mathematics, and most enjoyed subjects. Their motivation was significantly associated with their most liked subject. Profile variables of the students were correlated to their level of self-efficacy and mathematics performance. Among the profile variables, the most wanted subject was with a significant relationship with their self-efficacy. Simultaneously, mathematics performance was significantly related to their sex, parents’ education, mothers’ occupation, and gadgets used in learning mathematics. Attitudes of junior high school students towards mathematics were significantly correlated to their self-efficacy in mathematics. This study recommends that students may make some effort to improve their performance in mathematics. Their attitudes towards mathematics should be improved to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-efficacy in mathematics.

The knowledge and attitude towards anaemia amongst adolescent girls

General daily iron requirement expands 2–3 folds during adolescence because of high development spurt and the loss of 12.5–15 mg iron every month during menstruation. Therefore, adolescent girls are vulnerable for iron deficiency anaemia if dietary intake is not sufficient to meet the demands. Thus, the investigators wished to conduct a study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards anaemia amongst adolescent girls in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. A descriptive research design was used. The population was adolescent girls in the age group of 18 and 19 years, and the sample size was 40. Simple random sampling was used to select the samples. A knowledge and attitude questionnaire developed by the investigators was used to collect data. The study findings showed that the majority of the study participants had a high level of knowledge regarding anaemia 37 (92.5%) and only 3 (7.5%) participants were having a moderate level of knowledge. However, 31 (77.5%) of the study participants expressed moderate level of attitude and none of them had a high level of attitude towards anaemia. All participants (40 [100%]) stated that the inclusion of iron-rich foods in the daily menu is essential to prevent anaemia. Study findings reveal generally good knowledge and moderately acceptable level of attitude.

Attitude of farmers towards Rajasthan Agricultural Competitiveness Project (RACP)

The Rajasthan Agricultural Competitiveness Project (RACP) was initiated by the Government of Rajasthan (GoR) in April, 2013 in collaboration with the World Bank with the major objective of enhancing water use efficiency and the efficient utilization of farm resources in agriculture by providing technical and financial support to the farming community. The attitude of farmers has a critical role in the implementation of any innovation or new technology. Attitude is a developed feeling or emotion about some psychological object which helps an individual to give a verdict on that psychological object. Keeping this in view, the present study was thought to be taken to study the attitude of farmers towards Rajasthan Agricultural Competitiveness Project (RACP). The present study was conducted in two clusters namely-Phoolasar and Kheruwala from Bikaner and Jaisalmer districts. For comparison between beneficiary and non-beneficiary farmers, a total of 320 respondents were drawn (160 beneficiary and 160 non-beneficiary) and to measure the attitude of farmers towards the RACP, the Likert's method of Summated Rating Scale was constructed and used. The data were tabulated and analyzed. The results showed that majority (86.25%) of beneficiary had medium to high level of attitude towards RACP, whereas, majority (85.63%) of non-beneficiary had medium to low level of attitude towards RACP. It may be concluded that in the case of beneficiary respondents most of them showed favourable attitude towards the statement “RACP has enhanced irrigation facilities in the project area” (4.15 MS) and perceived least favourable attitude towards “There is a little work done and more of its propaganda made by the irrigation department under this project” (2.96 MS). In the case of non-beneficiary respondents the most favourable attitude towards ‘There is no change in water distribution management due to RACP ’(3.18 MS) and perceived least favourable attitude towards “Agriculture implements provided under the project are not useful” (2.00 MS).

Social media and students’ behavioral intentions to enroll in postgraduate studies in Kenya: a moderated mediation model of brand personality and attitude

ABSTRACT Using cross-sectional data from 504 students from four Kenyan universities, this study evaluates the indirect effect of brand personality on the relationship between social media and students’ behavioral intentions to enroll in postgraduate studies. Additionally, the study examines the moderating effect of attitude on the relationship between social media and brand personality, social media and students’ behavioral intentions, brand personality and students’ behavioral intentions. Finally, it investigates the moderating effect of attitude on the indirect process of brand personality on the relationship between social media and students’ behavioral intentions. The study is guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, Technology Acceptance Model and Self Congruity Theory. Process Macro is used to analyze data. Results indicate that social media significantly predicts students’ behavioral intentions and this relationship is partially mediated by brand personality. Besides, attitude moderates the relationship between social media and students’ behavioral intentions and also the relationship between brand personality and students’ behavioral intentions. Finally, attitude has a conditional effect on the indirect relationship between social media and student’s behavioral intentions via brand personality and this effect is much stronger with a higher level of attitude. These findings contribute new knowledge to literature and theory.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices against inhaled particulate matter among urban residents in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Purpose In order to reduce the health impacts of air pollution effectively, developing strategies that involves individual or community level is crucial. The purpose of this paper is to assess people’s protective practices for inhalable particulate matter and its significant determinants such as general characteristics, knowledge and attitude among residents of an urban residential area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted by systematic random sampling. A total of 424 people, who lived in that area for not less than two years before the survey, were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. χ2 and Fisher’s exact test were used to analyze the data. Findings Only a small proportion of respondents had high practice level. In addition, a little more than half has high level of knowledge about inhalable particulate matter, its adverse health effects and protective practices and almost 70 percent had high level of attitude toward air pollution. The protective practices for small inhalable particulate matter was significantly associated with age, educational level, occupation, knowledge and attitude toward small inhalable particulate matter, its adverse health effects and protective measures. Originality/value A good level of knowledge about the prevailing air pollution and related health risks can be crucial to develop more focused attempt at changing the current situation with public participation. The environmental experts and health volunteer should disseminate precise and adequate information about long-term health hazards of particulate matter and measures of exposure prevention to improve the protective practices.

Connecting rural schools to quality education: Rural teachers’ use of digital educational resources

Maintaining teaching quality at a high level in rural and remote areas in China can be supported by the use of digital educational resources. This study examined which factors explain differences in rural teachers' use of digital educational resources in their teaching practice in Western China. Data were collected from 462 teachers from 25 primary and secondary schools in rural areas via a questionnaire to gather information about teachers' use of digital educational resources, and school- and teacher-level factors that might influence this. Although various digital educational resources were utilized, electronic lesson plans and multimedia courseware played a dominant role in delivery of lessons. Results from a multilevel regression analysis revealed that no school-level factors seem to be associated with the use of digital educational resources. In contrast, at the teacher level, higher levels of attitudes, knowledge and skills, better facilitating conditions, and teachers' age and teaching experience significantly explained teachers’ use of digital educational resources. However, other key factors such as the intention to use, self-efficacy, and subjective norm did not explain differences in use in the rural school context. The article concludes with some practical implications and recommendations for further research.

An Educational Strategy from a Dentistry Approach to Increase Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills

ABSTRACT A strategy from a dentistry perspective, involving educational strategies among other measures, was developed to respond to the need to promote breastfeeding in Colombia considering its role in children’s oral and craniofacial development. The objective of this study was to design and implement a dentistry-based educational strategy to increase the knowledge, attitudes and skills (KAS) of pregnant women and nursing mothers. The study involved four phases: 1. Application of a validated questionnaire to measure breastfeeding KAS and babies’ craniofacial development. 2. Design of an educational strategy based on the information gathered. 3. Implementation of the strategy in the same population. 4. Second application of the survey six months later to determine the impact of the strategy. In Phase 1, it was detected that of 82.9% of the women had a high level of knowledge, 85.6% had a high level of attitudes, and 50.2% of skills. Phase 2 involved the design of an educational strategy based on the findings, which highlighted the importance of breastfeeding for the newborn’s craniofacial development. In Phase 4, following strategy implementation, it was found that the KAS of the 221 women who remained in the study, increased significantly (knowledge 99.5%, attitudes 99.1% and skills 86%, p = 0.00). An important increase was also detected in terms of the concept of breastfeeding children up to two years of age, which went up from 17.6% of the mothers surveyed to 51.1%. The educational strategy developed in this study increased the knowledge, attitudes, and, especially, the skills of pregnant women and nursing mothers. It also clarified concepts that contribute to the exercise of this activity.

Distance Education and Vocabulary Podcasting Tasks: Attitude in Focus

Distance education is a development in teaching and learning. Learners work and learn on their own at a distance from teachers and instructors with a degree of independence. The most important problem confronted by EFL learners is that they do not have enough time to be present in classes and they want to be taught through distance language education. The present study is an investigation of the effect of Iranian EFL learners’ attitude regarding their distance vocabulary gain and retention. 180 participants took part in the present study. Two separate one-way multivariate analysis of variance (one-way MANOVA) were run in order to answer the questions. Results revealed that attitude levels significantly affected Iranian EFL learners’ vocabulary gain and retention. The participants who had higher attitude levels had higher levels of vocabulary gain as well as retention applying audio podcasts plus still pictures and audio podcasts plus animated pictures.

Inter professional nurses-physicians collaboration and its effects on nurse's team activities

Inter professional collaboration and team work between nurses is crucial for improving patient outcome and quality of care. This study aims to study the inter professional collaboration between nurses-physicians and its effects on nurses team activities at Tanta University Hospitals. Data were collected by using two tools. Tool 1: Jefferson scale) 2009) of Attitude toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration andmodified byAyman El sous(2017). It Includes has six subscales that measure (a) nurse-physician collaboration (8 items) (b) doctors authority (2 items) (c) shared education (3 items) (d) Nursing role in patient care (2 items) (e) disconnecting communication between nurses-physician (4 items).(f) Nurse-physician communication (4 items) responses ranged from 1-5 score. Tool 2: measures team activities scale was used to assess nurses team activities interactions, modified by the researcher based on Thompson)(2007), these included 15 items. Responses was measured in five liker scale ranging from (5) all of the time to none of the time (1). Results and conclusion revealed that the total scores indicted that nurses have more positive attitudes towards nurse-physician inter professional collaboration than physicians. Also, the result reveals that 67% of nurses have high attitude level toward nurses team activities attitudes.Recommendations: Based on the results of the present study recommended that Initiating and developing mutually respectful inter-professional relationships between nurses and physicians. Also, encourage continuing in-service-training program and workshop these with a focus on teamwork and communication.

LISTENING ANXIETY AMONG INDONESIAN EFL STUDENTS

Listening skill is essential in EFL learning. Experiencing more than three years in teaching Listening, the researcher covers that EFL students face problems in comprehending what people say in target language. Through this study, the researcher aims at exploring EFL students� experience in learning to listen to spoken English text which covers (a) students� attitude towards learning to listen to spoken English texts, b) listening anxiety in listening to spoken English texts, and (c) students� effort in improving their listening skill in listening to spoken English text. To meet the research objectives, the researcher used a quantitative research through applying a survey design. A closed ended questionnaire containing 50 questions were distributed to 58 EFL students of a Private University in West Java, Indonesia. The questionnaire was tested its validity and reliability. Moreover, the data were analyzed descriptive statistically. Data revealed that students show (a) a positive attitude towards learning to listen to English spoken text (3.56); (b) students� listening anxiety is in high level (3.52); and (c) students have a high effort in improving their listening skill (3.74). To conclude with, in spite of the high level of students� listening anxiety, they show the high level of attitude in learning to listen to English spoken text and the high effort� in improving their listening skill as well.Keywords: attitude; listening anxiety; listening skill.

Teaching Profession Attitudes and the Anxiety towards Mathematics Teaching of Turkish and Kosovan Teachers

Kosovo needs some improvements about its education system and requires some essential and rapid changes in teachers' attitudes towards their profession and in teacher training. Attitude and anxiety are important components that affect the success in profession life and teaching of them. Because of that, the aim of this research is to examine the attitude towards teaching profession and the anxiety towards mathematics teaching, and to explore the differences between the attitude and the anxiety levels of Kosovan and Turkish teachers. The attitude towards teaching profession and the anxiety towards mathematics teaching scales were applied to a total of 64 teachers with this aim. A total of 29 of these teachers were from Turkey while a total of 35 of them were from Kosovo. These teachers were determined randomly from the teachers working in Turkey and Kosovo. At the data analysis stage, firstly total points were divided into the items for each scale and then average points were calculated separately for each one. After that, descriptive statistics and variance analysis were applied to the average points. After the analysis of the data, it was understood that there was not a significant difference between the anxiety towards mathematics teaching of Kosovan and Turkish teachers while there was a significant difference between their attitudes about teaching profession. Besides, it was indicated that Kosovan teachers had a higher level of attitude towards teaching profession than Turkish teachers. Additionally, there were significant relationships between the attitude towards teaching profession and the anxiety towards mathematics teaching not only for Turkish teachers but also Kosovan teachers.

Investigating the competitive intelligence practices of Peruvian fresh grapes exporters

This paper reports an empirical study of Peruvian fresh grapes exporters with theaim of delineating the behavioral and operational typology of their competitive intelligencepractices. Cluster analysis was used as an exploratory tool to determine the correlation, if any,between the size of the company, grapes exports share of total exports, the percentage of theRed Globe variety in total grapes exports and the size of the grape farm with the typology andthe average price received at export between August 2016 and July 2017. The behavioral andoperational typology of competitive intelligence practices model, developed by Wright et al,(2012), was used. The findings reveal that exporters have a positive behavior towardscompetitive intelligence practices, but cannot make good use of them due to a lack of knowledge,and deficiencies in organization and in technological and IT systems support. As 37 companiesparticipated in this experiment, this study could be extended to all non-traditional Peruvianagricultural exports. It has been possible to identify areas where changes are needed to enablethese exporters to perform at a higher level of competence. In addition, it appeared that aslightly higher level of attitude and IT systems support pays off as medium-sized companiesachieved a higher price per ton compared to big companies. This study is the first to present atypology of competitive intelligence practices in Peru and is one of the very first to studycompetitive intelligence in this country and agriculture.

Risk and Protective Factors for Probation Success Among Youth Offenders in Singapore

The study examined the risk and protective factors for the successful completion of probation orders among youth offenders in Singapore. Specifically, we proposed a typology whereby a predictor can be labeled as a promotive factor, hazard factor, or mixed factor in a direct relationship; or a booster factor or buffering factor in an interactive relationship. This study included 701 youth offenders. Retrospective case file coding was conducted to score the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) and Structured Assessment of Protective Factors for Violence Risk–Youth Version (SAPROF-YV). Most SAPROF factors were shown to be mixed protective factors, whereas most YLS/CMI domains were either mixed risk factors or hazard factors. An absence of a supportive external pedagogical climate (PC) was the strongest mixed factor. For youth with high PC, significant booster factors included high levels of attitudes toward agreements and conditions, motivation for treatment, perseverance, and bonding to school/work, as well as low levels of risk in peer relations and education/employment. For youth with limited PC, buffering factors with the strongest effects include self-control, future orientation, and school/work. Implications for practice and future research were discussed.

Air Traveler's Willingness to Pay to Offset Their CO2 Emission in Pokhara

This study aims to investigate if there are a significant number of people who are ready for climate change mitigation action in case of air travelers in Pokhara city. Using the primary information to answer 46 structured questions from 142 respondents of Pokhara city in 2014, the study has estimated the air travelers’ willingness to pay (WTP) to offset their CO2 emission during their flight. The study has showed that with the mean value of 5.53% of their air fare, there is 78.16% probability of willingness to pay voluntarily to offset their CO2 emission caused by their activities by the air travelers in Pokhara. Besides, knowledge and attitude as major determinants of WTP, majority (about 83 percent) of the respondents have both high level of knowledge about carbon emission and high level of attitude towards its adverse impact. The study has also showed that foreigners are more likely to pay to offset their CO2 emission than that of Nepali citizens. Therefore, the findings could be a good information for making pricing, carbon taxing and mitigation policy at any level.

Attitudes of University Students Towards Sport

The aim of this study is to examine the attitude levels of students receiving education at university level towards sport with regard to certain variables. The research was designed with the scanning model. A “sport attitudes scale” was applied to a total of 547 students, selected by random sampling method, who were studying at Balikesir University.The research findings revealed that the participants’ attitude levels regarding sport were at a “high attitude” level, with an average of 3.70±058. It was determined that participants who did sport regularly had a higher attitude level. It was also determined that according to the education department variable, students receiving sports education together with those in the economics faculty had higher attitude levels. As for the grade level variable, it was revealed that the lowest attitude level belonged to third-grade students.Consequently, with the aim of increasing university students’ attitude levels regarding sport, it is recommended that they be given the opportunity to do more sport and that they be given guidance in this direction.

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES ABOUT SCIENTISTS

This research was carried out to determine secondary school students’ perceptions and attitudes towards scientists. The study group consists of 53 fifth and sixth grade students receiving education in a state secondary school in Turkey. Convergent parallel design among mixed research methods was used during the research. Research data were collected using “Questionnaire on attitudes towards scientists” and “Draw A Scientist (DAS)” forms. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods and content analysis were used for analysis of the obtained data. Research findings indicate that, female students and sixth grade students exhibited higher attitude levels towards scientists as compared to male and fifth grade students, respectively. This difference between the attitude levels, however, was not found to be significant. Although female students drew male figures to depict scientists, they were more eager to become scientists as compared to male students. The results obtained from the drawings indicated that students generally perceive scientists as hardworking and smart male individuals wearing gown, glasses or protective glasses, tie or bowtie, mustache with a peculiar hairstyle or with no hair. Majority of students defined the activities of scientists as inventing, discovering, making space research or scientific projects. The results obtained from the inventory showed that, the majority of students depicted scientists as creative, problem-solving individuals that discover new information and design new stuff. Research results also showed that students have stereotyped opinions about scientists and they generally confuse the working fields of scientists with those of engineers. Article visualizations:

Attitude and Knowledge of Medical Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Regarding Organ Donation

BackgroundThe shortage of organ donation is the key rate-limiting factor for organ transplantation in Iran. Many strategies have been proposed to increase donation; one strategy aims to improve awareness of organ donation and transplantation among medical students. Medical students may play an important role in the acceptance of organ donation in the population. This requires both a positive attitude and an appropriate knowledge about the concept of organ donation and transplantation. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of the medical students of the largest medical university in northwestern Iran. MethodsFour hundred medical students in the 5th and 6th years of their education were enrolled in this study. They completed a self-administered 3-section questionnaire. Section 1 gathered demographic characteristics, section 2 covered attitude, and section 3 assessed knowledge regarding organ donation. ResultsThe concept of brain death and criteria involved in organ transplant was understood by 57% of the students. Most of the students thought that there is a need to increase awareness regarding brain death and organ donation transplantation (ODT). Eighty-five percent of the students said that they would donate their organs, but 15% did not, most likely because of religion and body disfigurement. Seventy-eight percent of students would donate their organs to their family, relatives, or friends. Sixty-four percent thought that the family can decide regarding ODT. Seventy percent were willing to donate the organs of their family members after brain death. Religion and source of information regarding ODT has a significant effect on knowledge and attitude of students. ConclusionsStudents had a high level of attitude, but a low level of basic understanding about organ donation that lacked detailed knowledge. They accept its importance and desire further teaching to supplement their current knowledge to be able to understand the issues related to organ donation. The results of this study supported a greater emphasis on revising the curricula in medical schools to improve the knowledge of future health care workers. This strategy may be part of the solution to the chronic shortage of donor organs for transplantation.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Family Planning Among Women of Reproductive Age in Suva, Fiji in 2017

Objective: This study aims to identify the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of family planning among women of reproductive age in Suva, Fiji in 2017. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire among women of reproductive age who attended three designated health clinics around Suva, Fiji from 15th March to 28th April 2017 was used. Using random sampling, those who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study were asked to fill a questionnaire survey. Once the data was collected, it was analyzed with SPSS. Results: About 325 women participated in the study with the mean age of 31.53(± 7.35). Less than half (148 or 45.5 %) of the participants had a good level of knowledge towards family planning whereas 178 (53.5%) of them had a moderate level of knowledge of family planning. An overwhelming majority of the participants (176 or 54.2%) had high level of attitudes towards family planning. Only 3% of the respondents showed poor level of attitude towards family planning. With regards to practice, the participants showed a poor level of practice of family planning at 80 (24.6%) whereas those with good level of practice of family planning constituted only 31 (9.5%). Conclusion: This study provides a useful source of empirical information to policy makers to achieve the desired goals in family planning. These findings of the study will help health care providers promote family planning in Fiji.