ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
First aid facilities in the school settings: Are schools able to manage adequately?
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- Chronic diseases and illness in schools: Teachers' confidence in helping students with intellectual disabilities.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Assessment of school health services in primary schools in Gwagwalada area council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.The Pan African medical journal · 2022Article
- Pediatric first aid, trauma knowledge, and attitude among parents and general population in Aseer region, Southern Saudi Arabia.SAGE open medicine · 2022Article
- Community-based participatory research for the assessment of health needs in Najran Health Cluster.Journal of family & community medicineArticle
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectiveChildren spend most of their time in schools and are vulnerable to injuries and mild ailments, hence requiring first-aid care. School teacher can provide immediate first-aid care in the absence of any health professional. This study assesses first-aid facilities within school premises and assessment of teachers on first aid training.
methodsA cross sectional study was conducted from July-December 2017, participants were full time school teachers of both public and private sectors at both primary and secondary levels, having a minimum of one year experience. Questionnaire was filled on one to one basis by taking oral interview.
resultsOut of 209 teachers, 72.7% were from private sector. Stomachache was the most common medical incident (82.29%) requiring first-aid care in schools. First aid box was available in all schools but its contents were not satisfactory. Sick bay was not found in any school. 68.42% of teachers were not trained in first-aid management because of lack of opportunity, however 56% were willing to enroll in any first aid training and majority (91.38%) considered it essential for their professional life.
conclusionFirst aid facilities at various schools of Karachi and availability of trained teachers who can provide first aid care is unsatisfactory.
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