Frank, J C (2012) A Quasi Experimental study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude regarding First Aid Management among Auto Drivers in Selected Areas at Madurai. Masters thesis, C.S.I. Jeyaraj Annapackiam College of Nursing, Madurai.
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Abstract
A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding first aid management among auto drivers in selected areas at Madurai was done by Mr. J.C. Frank as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master Science in Nursing to The TamilNadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai during the year 2011-2012. The objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the existing knowledge and attitude on first aid management among auto drivers. 2. To determine the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding first aid management among auto drivers. 3. To find out the difference between post test knowledge and attitude of auto drivers regarding first aid management. 4. To find the association between post test knowledge and attitude with selected demographic variables. Research hypothesis was formulated to find the effectiveness of structured teaching programme. The review of literature was done and organized based on review related to the importance of first aid management, structured teaching programme and knowledge and attitude of drivers. The conceptual framework was based on Imogene King’s goal attainment theory. Quasi experimental design was adopted for this study. The sample size was 50. The tool was validated by experts and found to be valid for this study. The reliability was established through the test-retest method. The tool was administered to 5 auto drivers after a gap of one week the retest was given. The Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation was computed and the reliability was found to be 0.96. The tool was reliable for this study. The pilot study was conducted in Pasumalai auto stand, Madurai with 5 auto drivers. The main study conducted at Madurai Railway Junction. The samples were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data was collected by using questionnaire and checklist developed by the researcher. A structured teaching programme on first aid management was administered to the auto drivers and was evaluated. The collected data were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics and the findings shows that the majority 33 (66%) had adequate knowledge and 17 (34%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 40 (80%) had positive attitude and 10 (20%) had neutral attitude. This study finding shows that the knowledge and attitude of the auto drivers increased after the planned teaching programme. There were no significant association between the post test level of knowledge and attitude of auto drivers regarding first aid management with the selected demographic variables. The investigator feels that, first aid is a social issue element. So the first aid knowledge is not constrained with any of the demographic variables like age, education, experience and previous exposure about first aid information. This study concludes that planned teaching programme plays a vital role in increasing the knowledge and attitude level among auto drivers on first aid management. The investigator assures that, every auto drivers who have been taken part in this study will perform a greater part in helping the victims when an emergency crisis arises at the road side or anywhere.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Effectiveness, Planned Teaching Programme, Knowledge, Attitude, First Aid Management, Auto Drivers, Selected Areas, Madurai. |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Community Health Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Subramani R |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Aug 2020 16:32 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Aug 2020 16:32 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/12993 |
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