Impact of training program regarding first aid knowledge and practices among preparatory schools' teachers at Assiut City

Abstract

Teachers and children spend considerable time together within the school environment. Schools are places where one can find a noticeable risk of traumatic injuries. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of training program regarding first aid knowledge and practices among preparatory schools' teachers. Subjects and methods: Quasi-experimental study with one group pre/post test research design was used. Multistage random sample used to select the five preparatory schools and the participated teachers which included 150 teachers. A structured self-administered questionnaire included two tools: Tool I: Part I: Demographic data. Part II: Assessment of knowledge about first aid and Tool II included observational checklist about first aid. The findings of the study revealed that Mean ± SD of teachers' age were 38.78 ± 8.83, 26.7% of the teacher attended training program about first aid, there was statistical significant differences between total score of teachers' knowledge (p-value = .000) in pre and immediate post-test. There was statistical significant differences between the performance level of preparatory schools teachers (p-value = .000*). The study concluded that: there was improvement of teachers’ knowledge and practices regarding first aid after implementation of the training program. The study recommended that: Continuous educational and training programs for teachers and public as a whole about first aid.