David, S.2023-07-142023-07-142023-06David S.. An Exploratory Study to Assess the Knowledge & Attitude of Parents Regarding Play Needs of Children (under 5 years of age) in Selected Hospital of Durg (C.G.). People's Journal of Scientific Research. 2023 Jun; 16(1): 30-352583-32510974-6358http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/218912Background-The human life has a distinct sphere– the world of play makes childhood more meaningful, happy & motivate the child to learn, develop & mature. Parents, teachers, nurses, psychologists are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of play and its influence upon bringing of children. The study was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude of parents regarding play needs of children. Materials & Methods- 100 couples were selected using purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was prepared for assessing the knowledge & attitude of parents regarding play needs of children (under 5 years of age). Results- 20% of them had moderately adequate knowledge whereas 22% had moderately adequate attitude with. Knowledge & attitude of parents correlated. There is no significant association between socio demographic variables and knowledge except gender, religion, and mass media exposure, type of family, and monthly income and number of children as demographic variables. There is no significant association between socio demographic variables and attitude except gender, religion, qualification, type of family, and number of children as demographic variables. Conclusion-This study was conducted in Govt. Hospital of Durg (Chattisgarh) with the parents having children under 5 years of age. The findings of the study recommended the further interventional approaches regarding play needs of children. Parents need to be educated about meaning and importance of play for child. It creates awareness play know, attitudes, play needs, under five.pregnancybrittle bone diseaseosteogenesis imperfectamaterna outcomefetal outcome.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Peadiatric Nursing, Shakuntala School & College of Nursing, New Delhi