Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention and First Aid Management of Insects Bite in Children among the Primary School Teachers of Mysore, Karnataka

Insect's bites and stings are very common in children, especially during the spring and summer months. Knowing how to prevent and treat common Insects bites and stings, and knowing when to not overreact, can help keep the kids safe and healthy. The investigator felt the need to conduct a study on Prevention and first aid management of Insects bite in children as it is assumed that school teachers spend most of their time with children in schools next to parents.

The main objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding prevention and first aid management of insect bite among primary school teachers using structured questionnaires before and after administration of structured teaching programme

Pre-experimental with single group pre-test post-test design was adapted. The study was conducted at primary school in Mysore district.60 primary teachers selected as a sample for the study. Simple random sampling method was used for the selection of samples. The tool designed to collect the data were sociodemographic Performa, structured knowledge questionnaire.

Collected data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. the study revealed that 6.7% primary school teachers had poor knowledge, 80% of primary school teachers had average knowledge, 13.3% primary school teachers had good knowledge and school none of them had very good knowledge in pre-test, whereas in post-test 65% primary school teachers had very good knowledge and 35% primary teachers had average knowledge.

Structured teaching programme prevention and first aid management of insect bite was effective in enhancing the knowledge of primary school teachers.