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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of First Aid Management among School Teachers
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of First Aid Management among School Teachers
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of first aid management among school teachers of Karachi.Study design and setting: This cross-sectional study was conducted at 4 schools in Karachi, from April to September2018.Methodology: School teachers of class 1st to class 8th were included and teachers of coaching centers and academies wereexcluded. Data was collected through non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Data were obtained using aself-administered closed-ended questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Frequencies were calculated.Informed consent was obtained and anonymity of the subjects was maintained.Results: Total 162 participants aged 20-40 years participated in this study.Among the participants, 84% were females.Participants had inadequate knowledge of first aid and attitude towards first aid management was found to be positive andmore than 90% of the respondents were rea...