A study to assess the knowledge regarding first aid management of epilepsy in children among primary school teachers of Datiya city in view to developed information booklet

Abstract

This study aims to assess the knowledge regarding first aid management of epilepsy in children among primary school teachers in Datiya city, with the goal of developing an informative booklet to enhance their awareness. A quantitative, non-experimental descriptive design was employed with 60 primary school teachers from selected government schools in Datiya. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, focusing on teachers' knowledge of first aid for epilepsy, and analyzed in relation to socio-demographic variables such as age, qualification, family type, and income. Findings revealed that 70% of teachers had poor knowledge, 26.7% had average knowledge, and 3.3% exhibited good knowledge regarding first aid management. Significant associations were found between knowledge levels and teachers' qualifications and monthly income. Based on these findings, an information booklet will be developed to improve first aid practices for epilepsy among teachers, thereby fostering a safer environment for children with epilepsy.