Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, is a complex neuro developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction, along with restrictive, repetitive behaviors and interests. Some children with autism may be highly intelligent, while others may have intellectual disabilities or severe communication difficulties. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for this study. This design was chosen because it allows for the assessment of the level of knowledge regarding autism among primigravida mothers at a specific point in time. The sample size for this study was 30 primigravida mothers. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, which ensured that the selected mothers met the specific inclusion criteria. This technique was chosen because it allows for the deliberate selection of individuals who meet specific criteria, in this case, primigravida mothers in rural areas. The sampling method ensured that the study targeted mothers who had no prior pregnancies and were accessing maternal healthcare The majority of the participants (53.3%) had poor knowledge of autism, with scores ranging from 0 to 5 out of 15. 40% of the participants demonstrated moderate knowledge, scoring between 6 and 10. Only 6.7% of the mothers had good knowledge of autism, with scores between 11 and 15.This data indicates that overall awareness and knowledge about autism among primigravida mothers in rural areas are limited. Based on the results of the statistical analysis, conclusions were drawn regarding the level of knowledge among primigravida mothers about autism and the influence of demographic factors on their knowledge.
Knowledge, Autism, Primigravida Mothers.
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