International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding Emergency Contraception Among Asha Workers in A Selected Community Area Mukkam, Thiruvambadi
Published January 16, 2026 • Vol. 12, Issue 12, pp. 1516–1522Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120128
Abstract
The present study aims to assess the level of knowledge regarding emergency contraception among ASHA workers in selected community area Mukkam , Thiruvambadi. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding emergency contraception among ASHA workers .To determine the association between demographic variables (age, education, work experience) and knowledge levels. The study was based on Health belief model . The tools used for data collection was a structured knowledge questionnaire on emergency contraception. The study was conducted among 50 ASHA workers in a selected community area Mukkam,Thiruvambadi using purposive sampling technique. The data collection started with administration of structured knowledge questionnaire on emergency contraception. The data were tabulated and analysed.
Majority (68%) had average level of knowledge, 28 % had Inadequate knowledge and 4 % had adequate level of knowledge. The study proves there is no significant association between knowledge levels on emergency contraception and demographic variables such as Age, education ,work experience, habitats and marital status among ASHA workers and indicates the need for training program among ASHA workers regarding emergency contraception.
Keywords: Knowledge, Emergency contraception, ASHA workers
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 12, Issue 12 |
| Pages | 1516–1522 |
| Publication date | January 16, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120128 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Mageswari R, Manjula S, Abina Bijose, Adhil P, Ajanya K, Sharhan Abdu P, & Zahwa Saheera Shah C (2026). A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding Emergency Contraception Among Asha Workers in A Selected Community Area Mukkam, Thiruvambadi. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 12(12), 1516-1522. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120128
BibTeX
@article{Mageswari2026,
title = {A Study to Assess the Level of Knowledge Regarding Emergency Contraception Among Asha Workers in A Selected Community Area Mukkam, Thiruvambadi},
author = {Mageswari R and Manjula S and Abina Bijose and Adhil P and Ajanya K and Sharhan Abdu P and Zahwa Saheera Shah C},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {12},
number = {12},
pages = {1516--1522},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12120128},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}