Abstract Context: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is most effective and one of the good options for spacing pregnancies as it is convenient, long acting and rapidly reversible. PPIUCD insertion can be done post placental that is within 10 min of placental expulsion, intra cesarean at the time of cesarean section or within 48 h of delivery. Inserting IUCD 10 minutes after placental delivery is safe, will lead to wider usage of IUCD hence meeting the unmet needs of community. Despite making contraception widely available, there is poor acceptance of contraceptive methods either due to ignorance or fear of complications using them. Inadequate knowledge about contraceptive methods and incomplete or erroneous information about their use or where to procure them are the main reasons for not accepting family planning. Ante natal mothers knowledge play a crucial role in acceptance of PPIUCD. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude regarding PPIUCD (post partum intrauterine contraceptive device) among ANTENATAL MOTHERS in OPD at District Hospital Bikaner, Rajasthan. Methods: The research approach adopted for this study was Quantitative research approach. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive research design for assessing the knowledge and attitude regarding PPIUCD among the antenatal mothers at a SDM Government District Hospital Bikaner. The systematic random sampling technique was utilized for the selection of antenatal mothers. This include a sample of 70 antenatal mothers selected for the study. Data was collected by using a structured questionnaire and Likert scale. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation of knowledge and attitude using Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient, chi-square test. Results: The findings showed that 77% of Antenatal Mothers had poor knowledge, and 23% had average knowledge regarding PPIUCD. With respect to attitude, 81% Antenatal Mothers had unfavorable attitude regarding PPIUCD whereas only 19% of the subjects had favorable attitude regarding PPIUCD and Mean attitude score was 36.2 and standard deviation was 7.43. Conclusions: The study revealed significant gaps in knowledge and attitude of Antenatal Mothers regarding PPIUCD.
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