Abstract

Background of the study: First aid is a life saving measure which prevent minor injuries from becoming major injuries. Based on health and safety regulations. Objectives: were to assess the level of knowledge on first aid and basic life support of schools’ teachers. And to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program on first aid and basic life support among schools’ teachers. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach with one group pertest and post-test survey design was used to determine the efficiency of first aid and basic life support training on knowledge among teachers. Data was obtained from the school teachers who fulfilled the inclusion criteria using the pertest and post-test. Sample participation was voluntary, complying with the consent procedure, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity. A total of 60 valid responses were obtained. Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyse the frequency and percentage distribution of sociodemographic variables of the trained school teachers. Major findings of the study: Sixty school teachers were studied of which 47 (78.33%) were females, and 13 (21.66%) males, 07 (11.66%) of them were aged between 21 – 30 years, 33 (55%) between 31 – 40 years, and 20 (33.33%) between 41 and above. 60% of the teachers were UAE citizens and 40% were non-UAE citizens. In regard to previous training on first aid and BLS, it was found that 35 (58%) had attended similar training previously, and 25 (42%) had never attended any training on first aid and BLS. In the pertest, 11 (18.3%) teachers got below average mark (less than 9 out of 15), 29 (48.3%) teachers got average mark (between 9-11 out of 15), and 20 (33.3%) teachers had got above average mark (12 and above out of 15). While in the post-test, the results had improved as following: 0 (0%) teachers got below average mark (less than 9 out of 15), 1 (1.7%) teacher got average mark (between 9-11 out of 15), and 59 (98.3%) teachers had got above average mark (12 and above out of 15). It was very clear that the level of knowledge about first aid and BLS had improved, since mean score in pertest was 10.9 (SD 2.31), then increased to 14.1 (SD 1.12) in post-test. Results show that there is a statistically significant change in the level of knowledge at [p value <0.001]. Conclusion: The study revealed the impact of teaching programs on knowledge regarding first aid and basic life support among School Teachers. Therefore, standard processes for first aid training and basic life support for all schoolteachers should be implemented and it was found effective the training session for the schoolteachers. Teaching and training regarding first aid measures will be helpful and effective in reducing the complication of accidents and injuries among school children. This study supports the importance of conducting training sessions on first aid and basic life support for all teachers in primary schools.

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