Sharala, Mary (2010) A study to determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on first aid among school children, in selected schools, at Sivagangai district, Tamilnadu. Masters thesis, Matha College of Nursing, Manamadurai.
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Abstract
A study to determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on first aid among urban and rural school children 11 - 15 years in selected schools at Sivagangai district Tamilnadu. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A quantitative approach was used for this study. The study population was school children between the ages of 11-15years studying in 6th to 10th standard. The sample size consists of 60 children from urban school and 60 children from rural school. Simple random sampling technique by lottery method was used to select the samples. The data collection tool was having two sections. Section: 1 demographic data, Section: 2 semi structured multiple choice knowledge questionnaire used to assess the knowledge regarding first aid measures. Conceptual framework used for this study is based on Von Bertanlaffy open system model. The content validity and reliability were established for the entire tool. The pilot study was conducted to find out the feasibility of the main study. The collected data analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1. To assess the existing level of knowledge on first aid among urban and rural school children. 2. To find out the effectiveness of self Instructional module on first aid among urban and rural school children 3. To compare the post test knowledge of urban and rural school children. 4. To find out the association between knowledge regarding first aid among urban school children and selected demographic variables like age , sex, class, exposure to media, past experience, parent education and occupation. 5. To find out the association between the knowledge regarding first aid among rural school children and selected demographic variables like age, sex , class, exposure to media, past experience, parent education , and occupation, experience, parent education and occupation. HYPOTHESIS: The mean post test knowledge score of urban school children will be significantly higher than their mean pre test knowledge score measured by knowledge questionnaire. The mean post test knowledge score of rural school children will be significantly higher than their mean pre test knowledge score measured by knowledge questionnaire. The mean post test knowledge score of urban school children will be significantly higher than the mean post test knowledge score of rural school children measured by knowledge questionnaire. There will be a significant association between knowledge of urban school children and selected demographic variables like age, sex, class, exposure to media, past experience, parent education and occupation. There will be a significant association between knowledge of rural school children and selected demographic variables like age, sex, class, exposure to media, past experience, parent education and occupation. ASSUMPTION: Boys may have more knowledge than girls regarding first aid. Parent and teachers play important role in imparting knowledge to children. Selected demographic variables may influence the knowledge regarding first aid. The knowledge regarding first aid among high school children are higher than middle school children. MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE STUDY: In urban school children 52% of them had inadequate knowledge, 48% had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them have adequate knowledge before the self instructional module. In rural school children 57% of them had inadequate knowledge, 43% had moderately adequate knowledge and none of them have adequate knowledge before the self instructional module. The urban school children were 63% adequate knowledge, 32% had moderately adequate knowledge,5% had inadequate knowledge after given the self instrctional module. The rural school children were 65% adequate knowledge, 28% had moderately adequate knowledge,7% had inadequate knowledge after given the self instrctional module. When comparing the mean posttest knowledge among urban school children (85) is higher than the mean (59) pretest level of knowledge. When comparing the mean posttest knowledge among rural school children (80) is higher than the mean (57 ) pretest level of knowledge. On comparison the mean posttest (85) knowledge score of urban school children is higher than that of the (80) rural school children. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH: On the basis of the study findings, it is recommended that A similar study can be conducted by using large samples to generalize the findings at urban or rural level. A study can be conducted among the same population after introducing the instructional module. A study can be conducted among parents and school teachers to reveal the existing level of knowledge among them regarding first aid. Training programmes for the students are in high school regarding first aid practices and its importance. CONCLUSION Learning first aid is the civic responsibility of each citizen. Since most of the injuries occur around the home and school environment due to various hazards and improper use of equipments in day today life-the most effective means of prevention is educating the parents children and public regarding first aid measures and its importance The study result reveals that the planned video teaching and self instructional module regarding first aid measures are very effective in gaining knowledge, which will enable them to apply the knowledge both in home and school environment. Humanity plays an important role to render care with intuition immediately at the spot of incidence; it should be a spontaneous tendency of every citizen. By educating the children it is hoped that they will apply this knowledge throughout their life time, which will be a great service to the society.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Self Instructional Module; First Aid; School Children; Sivagangai District |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Paediatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Feb 2018 06:46 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2018 06:46 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/5747 |
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