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Aim and Objective: Assess the existing knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods among primigravida women. Methodology: The study was conducted using Quantitative Research Approach at Krishna Medical Centre. The samples were collected using convenience sampling technique, and Pre experimental research design( one group pre-test post-test design) was used in this study. The conceptual framework utilized in this study was General Systems Theory by Ludwig Von Bertalanffy. A total of 30 samples were selected to be a part of this study. Before conducting the study written consent was obtained from the participants keeping in mind of all the ethics, rules and regulations of the study. The Instrument used had 2 sections in it. The first section consisted of 7 demographic variable questions to obtain a baseline data of every individual participating in the study. And the other half of the section contained 30 structured questions on knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods among primigravida women. A pre-test was done to assess their existing knowledge and later an STP was administered to them on temporary contraceptive methods after which a post-test was taken to assess for the effectiveness of my teaching and also to assess their level of knowledge on the same. Result: The result revealed that the Structured teaching programme on temporary contraceptive methods was effective. The researcher observed that initially the primigravida women had inadequate knowledge on the temporary contraceptive methods after which their level of knowledge increased after administration of STP. There was an enhancement of 4 in the mean total. In future, various measures should be taken to improve the knowledge and awareness of temporary contraceptive methods. Discussion: The study concluded that there was a significant enhancement of knowledge among the primigravida women attending antenatal opd after proper administration of STP. Thus the STP was an interactive tool to improve knowledge regarding temporary contraceptive methods.