Author(s):
Awareness regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme to Protect Female Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Email(s):
jeya.beulah09@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00025 
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Jeya Beulah D, Varisha Rahman, Vivek Kumar Soni, Vaishnavi Mishra, Vandana Yadav, Vibha Pandey
Ph.D. Nursing, HOD of Community Health Nursing Dept,SCPM College of Nursing and Para Medical Sciences, Gonda, U.P.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This study entitled “A study to assess the knowledge regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme among eligible couples residing in selected rural area at Gonda” submitted in the year 2025. Aims: The objectives are to assess the level of knowledge regarding the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme among eligible couples residing in selected rural area at Gonda and to find the association between the knowledge scores with selected socio demographic variables. Hypothesis: H1 There will be a significant association between knowledge regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme among eligible couples with selected socio demographic variables among teenagers in selected schools at Gonda. Design and setting: Descriptive design with survey was utilized in this study. Methods and materials: 60 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. A structured knowledge questionnaire was utilized to assess the knowledge of the eligible couples. Results: The findings of this research project indicated that, out of 60 participants, 45% had adequate knowledge, 38% moderate and 17% had inadequate knowledge regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)scheme. The above table showed that the association between knowledge level with selected demographical variables. In this type of knowledge level is associated with type of family only and other demographic variables are not associated. Conclusion: The findings of this study explained the importance of enhancing the knowledge regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme among eligible couples. Hence, various educational interventions including mass media should be utilized to create awareness regarding this scheme.
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Awareness regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme to Protect Female Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. Awareness regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme to Protect Female Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management.2026;14(2):119-3. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00025
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Awareness regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme to Protect Female Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. Awareness regarding Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme to Protect Female Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management.2026;14(2):119-3. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00025 Available on: https://www.ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-2-11
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