Perception and social attitude towards child adoption among doctors of a Medical College in Kancheepuram
Indian J Prev Soc Med
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2022 Sept; 53(3): 168-172
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| ID: sea-224010
ABSTRACT
Background:
To assess the perception and social attitude among doctors towards child adoption and to find out if there are any associated factors affecting them.Methods:
A cross sectional study was undertaken of sample of 258 volunteers .It comprised of doctors who volunteered for the research. A pre tested semi structured questionnaire was used for collecting socio demographic data and questions pertaining to attitude and perception toward child adoption. Analysis was done using SPSS software.Results:
Out of the 258 volunteers interviewed, there was a positive association between age and perception and attitude toward child adoption (Chi square value -0.00). Sex and marital status were also analysed but no association was found (Chi square is 0.108 for sex and 0.916 for marital status).Conclusion:
From the study we could infer that age has a significant association with perception and attitude toward child adoption among doctors
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Journal:
Indian J Prev Soc Med
Year:
2022
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