Perception and social attitude towards child adoption among doctors of a Medical College in Kancheepuram

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