Knowledge and Attitude on Care of Girl Children Among Women

A study was conducted regarding knowledge and attitude on care of girl children among 150 women attending Raja Muthiah Medical College and Hospital. Descriptive survey design was adopted. Data were collected from the women by interview method, data obtained were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Regarding knowledge on care of girl children, 22.7%, 49.3% and 28% of women had inadequate, moderately adequate and adequate knowledge, respectively and 85.3% had positive attitude and 14.7% had neutral attitude on care of girl children. Majority (80%) expressed that empowerment was needed for girl children. There was no association found between knowledge with demographic variables, whereas, positive association was found between attitude with education of women (p<0.05).