IDENTIFICATION OF RATE OF PPIUCD, ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND INFORMATION RECEIVED BEFORE AND AFTER INSERTION AMONG POSTNATAL WOMEN ATTENDING SELECTED DISTRICT HOSPITAL, WEST BENGAL

A study was conducted on identification of rate of PPIUCD, assessment of knowledge, attitude and information received before and after insertion among postnatal women attending selected district hospital in West Bengal with the objectives of identifying the rate of PPIUCD, assess the knowledge, attitude, relationship between knowledge and attitude regarding PPIUCD and assess the information received before and after PPIUCD insertion among postnatal women. The conceptual framework was based on Rosentoch, Beckerand and Maiman's Health Belief Model. The tools were used to record analysis proforma, structured interview schedule, five-point structured attitude scale to collect data from the respondents. Content validity and reliability of the tools were established. A pilot study was conducted to find out the feasibility of the study. Nonprobability purposive sampling technique were adopted to collect data from the respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The study findings revealed that the rate of PPIUCD was 29.68%, 51% respondents had good knowledge with 73% had neutral attitude regarding PPIUCD. There wasmoderate positive correlation (r = 0.58) with ‘t' value 10.07 [3.132 with df (198)] at 0.001 level of significance. Majority of respondents were informed regarding PPIUCD related information. The findings have several implications on nursing practice, education, administration,and research. The study can b