EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING PROGRAMME REGARDING FIRST AID AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON ACCIDENTS AMONG CHILD OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN LUCKNOW (UP)

Background: Accidents among school child are considered as one of the most serious health problem facing the world today because it can result in life long disability or even death. So that first aid and basic life support become as important as preserving their life and minimizing the consequences of injuries until help is obtained.

Method- A pre-experimental study conducted on 50 child studying in Dewa public schools. Sample was selected on the basis of non-probability purposive sampling technique. The data collection was done by conducting pre-test with structured knowledge questionnaire regarding first aid and basic life support on management of common accidents than after 7 days interval post-test was conducted with same structured knowledge questionnaire.

Results: Data was analyzed and interpreted by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Distribution of child according to level of knowledge showed that none of have adequate knowledge. Majority (62.00%) of students were having inadequate knowledge, 38.00% of child were having moderate level of knowledge. Post-test knowledge scores shows that majority (54.00%) child had adequate level of knowledge, 46.00% child were having moderate level of knowledge whereas none of the child were having inadequate level of knowledge.

Conclusion: Pretest findings showed that there was inadequate knowledge on first aid and basic life support trainingamong child which was improved after given training programme.