Effectiveness of First aid management training program among school children

Abstract

This research study was undertaken by Ms. Mehev Khanam to assess the effectiveness of the Training Program in terms of knowledge, attitude, and practice of school children, about first aid management in selected schools of Bareilly. newlineThe main objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding First Aid Management among school children for experimental group and control group, to assess the effectiveness of training programs regarding First Aid Management among school children for the experimental group and control group, to associate the pre-test knowledge score with demographic variables for the experimental group. newlineThe research approach selected for the study was the quantitative (quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group pre-test -post-test only design) approach.140 samples were selected by purposive sampling technique from school children at selected schools of Bareilly. The tool developed and utilized for the data collection was a structured knowledge questionnaire, attitude scale, and checklist to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of school children. The final study was conducted from 7th June to 11thJune 2021. newlineThe major findings of the study showed that the mean post-test knowledge scores (37.67) of school children regarding first aid management was higher than their mean pre-test knowledge scores (21.67),the mean post-test attitude level (22.07) of school children regarding first aid management was higher than their mean pre-test attitude level (21.02) with ,the mean post-test practice scores (6.17) of school children regarding first aid management was higher than their mean pre-test practice scores (0.41). This indicates that there is gain in knowledge, attitude, and practice. newlineThe Training program was effective in enhancing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of school children on first aid management. No significant association between post-test knowledge scores and demographic variables. newline