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Abstract : The present study was intended to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding temporary family planning method among postnatal mothers. Objectives were to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding temporary family planning method among postnatal mothers,evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching program on knowledge and attitude and to find out its association with socio personal variables. The theoretical framework adopted for the study was Betty Neuman Systems Model. The investigator adopted quantitative pre experimental approach and the research design used was one group pre test post test design. The study was conducted in the postnatal ward and family planning OPD of Govt. T.D. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha. Fifty sample were selected by purposive sampling. The socio personal variables were gathered by self reporting. The knowledge and attitude were assessed by Structured Questionnaire and Modified Likert scale respectively. The sample were provided witha video-assisted teaching program on second postnatal day in the postnatal ward and the post test were conducted on 45 days after normal vaginal delivery in the family planning OPD. The findings revealed that there was a significant difference in the level of knowledge and attitude among postnatal mothers after videoassisted teaching program at p < 0.001. Thus it was concluded that video-assisted teaching program had a significant effect in improving the level of knowledge and attitude regarding temporary family planning method among postnatal mothers.