A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE TOWARDS ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY FAMILY PLANNING METHOD ANTARA INJECTION AMONG THE ELIGIBLE COUPLES IN THE SELECTED COMMUNITY AREAS OF DEHRADUN

A descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge and attitude towards adoption of temporary family planning method Antara injection among the eligible couples in the selected community areas of Dehradun. Objectives- 1) To assess the level of knowledge regarding adoption of temporary family planning method Antara injection. 2) To find out the association between knowledge and selected demographic variables. Methodology: Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was used in the study. The study was conducted in the community areas of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Total enumeration sampling was to collect data from 100 subjects by using Demographic profile, Self-structured awareness questionnaire and Likert scale. Result: 36% individuals were within the age group of 21-27 years. While 35% individuals belonged to the age group of 28-34 years. 25% individuals belonged to the age group of 35-41 years and3% individuals belonged to 42-47 years. 5.5% of individuals had adequate knowledge, 70% of individuals had moderate knowledge, 24.5% of individuals had inadequate knowledge regarding temporary family planning method Antara injection. And there is no significant association between score level and demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a need to focus on the eligible couples to motivate for Antara injection and majority of individual had moderate or inadequate knowledge.