Assessment Knowledge of Primary Schools Teachers About First Aid At Ismailia City
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Teacher’s awareness about first aid and basic life support constitute of life saving and protection form injuries. As injuries remain a threat to school students particularly in primary schools, therefore first aid and basic life support are important for them to be able to deal properly with these injuries.Aim:the study aimed to assess Knowledge of Primary Schools Teachers about First aid at Ismailia City. Design:A descriptive study design was used in this study. Setting: The study was conducted in seven primary schools in Ismailia city. Sample: Systematic random sample was used in this study; it consisted of allavailable teachers who are in contact with studentsfrom1st grades to 4th grades in the selected primary about (140 teachers).Tools: Two tools were used. First tool: interviewing questionnaire which included two parts: Socio demographic data, and knowledge of primary school teachers regarding first aid. Second tool:Observational Checklist: It included: assessment of safety school environment. The results:There was statistically significant Correlation between studied sample knowledge and Years of Experience.Conclusion: The knowledge of primary school teachers about first aid wasinadequate.Recommendation: Educational and training programs for teachers about first aid for early management of injuries and emergencies.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Saad Abo Elsoud, Prof. Dr Hanaa Abdul Hakiem Ahmed, Prof. Dr. Amina Mohamed Abdel-Wahab Ahmed, dr. Hanaa Kassem Farg
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