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RESEARCH ARTICLE

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on No-Scalpel Vasectomy Among Teachers at Selected Schools

Subakeerthi V

Keywords : No-Scalpel Vasectomy, teachers

Citation Information : V S. A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude on No-Scalpel Vasectomy Among Teachers at Selected Schools. 2017; 10 (1):31-33.

DOI: 10.5005/pjn-10-1-31

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2017; The Author(s).


Abstract

Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding No-Scalpel Vasectomy among Teachers. Methods: Descriptive research design was used for the study Results: It shows that out of 100 samples 2% of teachers had Adequate Knowledge, 21% of teachers had Moderate Adequate Knowledge and 77% majority of teachers had Inadequate Knowledge and it showed that 8% of teachers had Most Favorable Attitude, 50% of teachers had Favorable Attitude and 42% of teachers had unfavorable Attitude on No-Scalpel Vasectomy. Conclusion: The finding of the study revealed that majority of the teachers had inadequate knowledge regarding No-Scalpel Vasectomy. Community health nurse should be aware of need for educating on No-scalpel vasectomy among school teachers, this will help to provide adequate information to urban and rural people.


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