*Associate Professor, P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, India
**Research Scholar, P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, India
***Student, P.G. Department of Home Science, University of Jammu, India
Online published on 24 November, 2015.
The purpose of this research paper is to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Anganwadi workers regarding child rights in Jammu district and to know the relationship between Personal profile of Anganwadi Workers and their Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Child Rights. The sample consisted of 100 Anganwadi Workers selected randomly i.e. 50 from Khour block and 50 from Akhnoor block. Data was collected using Child Rights Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Scale and interview schedule. The data was statistically analyzed. The results revealed that most of the Anganwadi Workers were in the age group of 36–40 years, studied up to matriculation and residing in urban areas. Results of the study indicated that all Anganwadi Workers were having high level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Child Rights. The mean scores on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Anganwadi Workers of both blocks of Jammu district were well above the average. Insignificant difference was found within groups and between groups with regard to Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on child rights and age, educational qualification and place of residence among Anganwadi Workers.
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Child Rights, Anganwadi Workers
