A study to assess the knowledge an attitude of the mothers of primary school children regarding mid -day meal programme at Bagur P.H.C. Bangalore south

Abstract

The current study has been undertaken to assess the knowledge an attitude of the mothers of primary school children regarding Mid-Day Meal Programme. Data was collected through face to face interview schedule to assess knowledge, three-point Likert’s scale to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers regarding Mid-Day Meal Programme. The research design of my study was descriptive survey and sampling technique was convenient sampling. Data was analyzed by apply descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding of the study revealed the overall knowledge of mother (42%) was found inadequate about Mid-Day Meal Programme, but majority of (31%) was found have adequate knowledge on Mid-Day Meal Programme. Similarly (27%) of mothers had moderate knowledge on Mid-Day Meal Programme. (43%) of mothers had favorable attitude. (57%) of mothers had moderately favorable attitude regarding Mid -Day Meal Programme.