Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding first aid management of selected minor injuries among

Abstract

Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding first aid management of selected minor injuries among adolescents. Materials and methods: Quantitative evaluative approach was used with Quasi experimental, one group pre-test post-test design Results: nearly half 41.66% of the samples belong to 8th and 9th class, 39.16% of mothers were unemployed, 49.16% of the fathers had primary education, 40.83% of adolescents were having a monthly income ≤2300Rs. Significant increase was found in mean post-test knowledge score (24.09±2.04,t119=67.7 at p<0.001)and post-test practice score(24.4±1.91, t119=77.0 at p<0.001) after teaching through lecturing and demonstration. Conclusion: structured teaching programme on first aid measures for selected minor injuries was effective in enhancing the level of knowledge and practice of adolescents.