A Descriptive Comparative Study to Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Eugenics Among Eligible Couples of Selected Area of Ambala, Haryana (India)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 318
- 主要终点
- Structured Questionnaire
研究概览
简要总结
A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding eugenics among eligible couples of selected area of Ambala, Haryana, India. Eligible couples were the married couples where wife is in the age group of 15-45 years planning for conception, have conceived and may or may not have any living child.Eugenics are to methods that are adopted by eligible couples for having physically and psychologically healthy conception and pregnancy.
详细描述
To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice the structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude 5-point likert scale and expressed checklist tool were prepared. A sample size of 318 was calculated by power analysis and eligible couples were selected by Purposive sampling technique from rural and urban area of Ambala Haryana, India.
Each eligible couples (separately husband and wife) data was collected through Self- Report technique.one time assessment only done.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Family Based
- 时间视角
- Other
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 15 Years 至 45 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •who were present at the time of data collection
- •who were willing to participate in the study
- •who can read and write English/Hindi
排除标准
- •who have more than 2 children
- •who had undergone permanent sterilization
结局指标
主要结局
Structured Questionnaire
时间窗: 15-20 min
It consisted of 34 knowledge items to assess the knowledge of Eligible couples regarding Eugenics. The following content areas were: * Concept of Eugenics * Screening of Disease * Nutrition * Vaccination * Lifestyle * Exposure to substance abuse or toxins All 34 test items were multiple choice questions. Each item had a single correct answer. Every correct answer was awarded a score of '1' and every incorrect answer was assigned a score of 00. The maximum possible score was 34 and minimum score was 00 on the structured knowledge questionnaire . Higher score indicated that eligible couples have good knowledge regarding Eugenics. Based on scoring criteria on Structured Knowledge Questionnaire, knowledge was categorized into four level of knowledge.Excellent (27-34),Good (21-26),Average (17-20),Below average(0-16)
次要结局
- Expressed Husband Checklist(7-8min)
- Expressed Wife Checklist(10-12min)
- Structured Attitude 5-point likert Scale(10-15 min)
研究者
Hem Sadhanu
Student M.Sc.Nursing
Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)