Knowledge of contraceptive measures plays a vital role in preventing sexually transmitted infections and promoting effective family planning, especially in developing countries like India. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of temporary contraceptive methods among primi mothers attending a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. A qualitative research approach was adopted, and a total of 60 primi mothers were selected based on power analysis. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and questions related to temporary contraceptive methods. The demographic analysis revealed that most participants were above 30 years of age (38.3%), with a majority being graduates (48.3%) and housewives (56.7%). A significant proportion belonged to joint or extended families (36.7%), and many reported a monthly family income of ₹2001–4000 (40%). Relatives (41.7%) and friends (36.7%) were the primary sources of information regarding contraception. Assessment of knowledge levels showed that 58.3% of primi mothers had poor knowledge, while 41.7% demonstrated moderate knowledge of temporary contraceptive methods. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between knowledge levels and two demographic variables—education (p = 0.005) and family income (p = 0.004)—indicating that higher education and better economic status contribute to improved awareness. Other demographic factors showed no significant relationship. The study concludes that targeted educational interventions are necessary to enhance knowledge of temporary contraceptive methods among primi mothers, ultimately promoting informed reproductive choices.

Keywords: temporary contraceptive methods, primi mothers, knowledge assessment, education, family income

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1. Agrawal, R., Mishra, M., Rehman, T., Surendran, G., Sinha, A., Kanungo, S., & Pati, S. (2023). Utilization of modern temporary contraceptive methods and its predictors among reproductive-aged women in India: Insights from NFHS-5 (2019-21). Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 4, 1219003. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2023.1219003
2. Deva Pon Pushpam, I. (2023). A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding temporary contraceptive methods among married women of reproductive age group in Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 7(3), 351-353.
3. Karthikeyan, S. K., & Kalimuthu, K. (2019). A study on awareness about temporary contraceptive methods among women in reproductive age group. International Journal of Reproductive Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 8(4), 4414-4418.
4. Vijayan, S. M., Das, M., Patwal, K., Parichita, P., Sharma, C., & Seervi, V. (2023). Knowledge, attitude, and practices on contraceptives in married women of Odisha. Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 7(2).
5. Pal, R., Maheshwari, S., Kaka, N., Patel, N., & Sethi, Y. K. (2022). Practice of family planning among married female attendants to Shawa family health unit, Dakahlia, Egypt.
6. Wani, R. T., Rashid, I., Nabi, S. S., & Dar, H. (2020). Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family planning services among healthcare workers in Kashmir - A cross-sectional study. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 8(4), 1319-1325.
7. Eshak, E. (2020). Myths about modern and traditional contraceptives held by women in Minia, Upper Egypt. East Mediterranean Health Journal, 26(4).
8. Farrag, N. S., Fathy, A. A., & Wahab, F. A. (2020). Practice of family planning among married female attendants to Shawa family health unit, Dakahlia, Egypt.
9. Seidman, D., Weber, S., Carlson, K., & Witt, J. (2021). Family planning providers' role in offering PrEP to women. Contraception, 97(6), 467-470.
10. Tobey, E., Jain, A., & Mozumdar, A. (2021). The relationship between attitudes towards pregnancy and contraceptive continuation: Results from a longitudinal study of married women in India. PLOS ONE, 15(2), e0229333.
11. Thulaseedharan, J. V. (2018). Contraceptive use and preferences of young married women in Kerala, India. Open Access Journal of Contraception, 9, 1-10.
12. Semachew, K. A., Tarekegn, M., & Embiale, N. (2019). Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards family planning among reproductive age women in a resource-limited setting of Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Research Notes, 11(1), 577.
13. George, N., Ramachandran, A., Peters, A., & Kiran, P. R. (2018). The unmet needs for family planning and its associated factors among ever married women in selected villages of Anekal taluk, Karnataka: A community-based cross-sectional study. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 5(5), 2048-2052.
14. Armah-Ansah, E. K. (2019). Perception of family planning use among married men and women in Anomabu community. Journal of Contraceptive Studies, 3(3), 21.
15. Dhak, B., Saggurti, N., & Ram, F. (2019). Contraceptive use and its effect on Indian women's empowerment: Evidence from the National Family Health Survey-4. Journal of Biosocial Science, 52(4), 523-533.

Knowledge of contraceptive measures plays a vital role in preventing sexually transmitted infections and promoting effective family planning, especially in developing countries like India. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of temporary contraceptive methods among primi mothers attending a tertiary care rural teaching hospital in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. A qualitative research approach was adopted, and a total of 60 primi mothers were selected based on power analysis. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire consisting of demographic variables and questions related to temporary contraceptive methods. The demographic analysis revealed that most participants were above 30 years of age (38.3%), with a majority being graduates (48.3%) and housewives (56.7%). A significant proportion belonged to joint or extended families (36.7%), and many reported a monthly family income of ₹2001–4000 (40%). Relatives (41.7%) and friends (36.7%) were the primary sources of information regarding contraception. Assessment of knowledge levels showed that 58.3% of primi mothers had poor knowledge, while 41.7% demonstrated moderate knowledge of temporary contraceptive methods. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between knowledge levels and two demographic variables—education (p = 0.005) and family income (p = 0.004)—indicating that higher education and better economic status contribute to improved awareness. Other demographic factors showed no significant relationship. The study concludes that targeted educational interventions are necessary to enhance knowledge of temporary contraceptive methods among primi mothers, ultimately promoting informed reproductive choices.

Keywords: temporary contraceptive methods, primi mothers, knowledge assessment, education, family income

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1. Agrawal, R., Mishra, M., Rehman, T., Surendran, G., Sinha, A., Kanungo, S., & Pati, S. (2023). Utilization of modern temporary contraceptive methods and its predictors among reproductive-aged women in India: Insights from NFHS-5 (2019-21). Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 4, 1219003. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2023.1219003
2. Deva Pon Pushpam, I. (2023). A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding temporary contraceptive methods among married women of reproductive age group in Kot Bhalwal, Jammu. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 7(3), 351-353.
3. Karthikeyan, S. K., & Kalimuthu, K. (2019). A study on awareness about temporary contraceptive methods among women in reproductive age group. International Journal of Reproductive Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 8(4), 4414-4418.
4. Vijayan, S. M., Das, M., Patwal, K., Parichita, P., Sharma, C., & Seervi, V. (2023). Knowledge, attitude, and practices on contraceptives in married women of Odisha. Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 7(2).
5. Pal, R., Maheshwari, S., Kaka, N., Patel, N., & Sethi, Y. K. (2022). Practice of family planning among married female attendants to Shawa family health unit, Dakahlia, Egypt.
6. Wani, R. T., Rashid, I., Nabi, S. S., & Dar, H. (2020). Knowledge, attitude, and practice of family planning services among healthcare workers in Kashmir - A cross-sectional study. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 8(4), 1319-1325.
7. Eshak, E. (2020). Myths about modern and traditional contraceptives held by women in Minia, Upper Egypt. East Mediterranean Health Journal, 26(4).
8. Farrag, N. S., Fathy, A. A., & Wahab, F. A. (2020). Practice of family planning among married female attendants to Shawa family health unit, Dakahlia, Egypt.
9. Seidman, D., Weber, S., Carlson, K., & Witt, J. (2021). Family planning providers' role in offering PrEP to women. Contraception, 97(6), 467-470.
10. Tobey, E., Jain, A., & Mozumdar, A. (2021). The relationship between attitudes towards pregnancy and contraceptive continuation: Results from a longitudinal study of married women in India. PLOS ONE, 15(2), e0229333.
11. Thulaseedharan, J. V. (2018). Contraceptive use and preferences of young married women in Kerala, India. Open Access Journal of Contraception, 9, 1-10.
12. Semachew, K. A., Tarekegn, M., & Embiale, N. (2019). Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards family planning among reproductive age women in a resource-limited setting of Northwest Ethiopia. BMC Research Notes, 11(1), 577.
13. George, N., Ramachandran, A., Peters, A., & Kiran, P. R. (2018). The unmet needs for family planning and its associated factors among ever married women in selected villages of Anekal taluk, Karnataka: A community-based cross-sectional study. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 5(5), 2048-2052.
14. Armah-Ansah, E. K. (2019). Perception of family planning use among married men and women in Anomabu community. Journal of Contraceptive Studies, 3(3), 21.
15. Dhak, B., Saggurti, N., & Ram, F. (2019). Contraceptive use and its effect on Indian women's empowerment: Evidence from the National Family Health Survey-4. Journal of Biosocial Science, 52(4), 523-533.