Effectiveness Of Training Regarding First Aid Measures On Knowledge And Practices Among Teachers Of Selected Schools H.P.

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Published: Dec 20, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v6i1.2541
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Assess effectiveness training teachers knowledge practice first aid measures

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Ms. Pallavi Sharma
Mrs. Babita Kumari
Dr. Priyanka Chaudhary

Abstract

Introduction- Life is a precious gift from god to us human beings. Living our life in a healthy manner is the most important aspect of our life. Emergencies can happen anytime and need immediate attention. The basic goal of first aid training is to provide the teachers with basics of first aid so as to identify and act quickly in any emergency. This study was done to assess the effectiveness of training regarding first aid measures on knowledge and practice among teachers of selected schools H.P.


 Objectives- To determine the pre and post test knowledge and practice regarding first aid measures among teachers in experimental and control group. To correlate the knowledge and practice regarding first aid measures among teachers in experimental and control group.To find out the association between pre and post-test knowledge and practice with their selected socio demographic variables in experimental and control group.


Methods- Quasi experimental non-randomized control group design was used. Convenient sampling technique was used to select a sample of 70 school teachers working in selected schools of H.P. Data was collected using self-structured knowledge questionnaire tool and observational practice checklist.


Results-  It stated that In experimental group the pre-test knowledge mean score was 18.65 and post test knowledge mean score was 23.25. The pretest practice mean was 11.28 and post test practice mean was 21.08. In experimental group the pretest knowledge results showed that 74.14% (27) had good knowledge, 22.85% (8) had average knowledge. The post test results showed that 62.85% (22) had good knowledge and 37.14% (13) had excellent knowledge regarding first aid measures. In experimental group the pretest practice score results showed that 54.28% (19) had poor practices, 45.71% (16) had average practice. The post test results showed that 62.85% (22) had average practices, 37.14% (13) had good practices regarding first aid measures.


Conclusions- The study was found to be significant at p<0.05%.It was concluded that training regarding first aid measures was effective in increasing the knowledge and practice of school teachers.

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Ms. Pallavi Sharma, Mrs. Babita Kumari, & Dr. Priyanka Chaudhary. (2023). Effectiveness Of Training Regarding First Aid Measures On Knowledge And Practices Among Teachers Of Selected Schools H.P. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(1), 974–978. https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v6i1.2541
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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023)
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Author Biographies

Ms. Pallavi Sharma

Akal College of Nursing, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, HP

Mrs. Babita Kumari

Assistant Professor., Medical & Surgical Nursing, Akal College of Nursing, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, HP

Dr. Priyanka Chaudhary

Associate Professor, HOD, Medical & Surgical Nursing Akal College of Nursing, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, HP

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