iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2023.v04i02.002An assessment of the contraceptive knowledge among women attending outpatient department of civil hospital Jogindernagar, Himachal PradeshTsomoTengaSonaliChauhanBackground: Contraception plays a crucial role in family planning and reproductive health, enabling individuals to make informed decisions about their fertility and spacing of pregnancies. This paper aims to assess the level of contraceptive knowledge among women attending the outpatient department of Civil Hospital Jogindernagar, Himachal Pradesh, with the objective of identifying gaps and potential areas for targeted educational interventions. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted between May 2022-April 2023 among women patients attended civil hospital Jogindernagar, Himachal Pradesh and selected by convenience sampling technique. Data was collected through face-to-face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: A total of 400 women including 133 (33.25%) from urban area and 267 (66.75%) from rural area were participated. In the present study 26.5% (106) participants had very good knowledge (16-20 marks) towards contraceptives, 49.5% (198) had good knowledge (12-15 marks), 16.25% (65) had fair knowledge (8-11 marks) and 7.75%(31)  having poor knowledge (<8 marks). Conclusion: In conclusion, the study highlights the knowledge gaps and misconceptions regarding contraception. Addressing these gaps through comprehensive sexual education, improved contraceptive counseling and targeted interventions can promote informed decision-making, improve reproductive health outcomes and empower women in their contraceptive choices.