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International Journal of Home Science

2020, VOL. 6 ISSUE 3, PART F

A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of Anganwadi workers towards the ICDS beneficiaries in Trivandrum District

Author(s): Abhina B and Anitha Chandran C
Abstract:
Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of anganwadi workers towards the beneficiaries in Trivandrum district.
Sample: Twenty five anganwadi workers working under the anganwadi centers of the urban project area II of Trivandrum district were studied.
Study Design: A random study was done to assess the knowledge and attitude of the anganwadi workers of Trivandrum district, Kerala. They were selected randomly from sector 1 and sector 4.
Locale of Study: The present study was conducted in Trivandrum Urban Project II. METHODOLOGY: Interview method using a questionnaire was used in the present study to assemble information on the knowledge and attitude of Anganwadi Workers.
Results: 68% of the anganwadi workers scored high, 24.00% and 8.00 scored medium lower scores respectively in level of knowledge. Majority of the anganwadi workers scored high, only 4.00% scored medium score in the level of attitude.
Conclusion: Knowledge of anganwadi workers are not as expected according to given training and need qualified training to improve their knowledge and attitude.
Pages: 320-322  |  606 Views  393 Downloads


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How to cite this article:
Abhina B, Anitha Chandran C. A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of Anganwadi workers towards the ICDS beneficiaries in Trivandrum District. Int J Home Sci 2020;6(3):320-322.

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