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Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health 10(1):p 13-17, January – April 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.10124.2
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Knowledge Level on Ill Effects of Air Pollution among Students in Selected Schools
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Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health 10(1):p 13-17, January – April 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.10124.2
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Jeya Beulah D. Knowledge Level on Ill Effects of Air Pollution among Students in Selected Schools. J Nurse Midwifery Matern Health. 2024;10(1):13-17.Timeline
Received : January 17, 2024
Accepted : March 21, 2024
Published : April 30, 2024
Abstract
This study entitled “study to assess the knowledge level on ill effects of air pollution among students in selected high schools at Salempur”submitted in the year 2024. Aims: The objectives are to assess the knowledge level on ill effects of air pollution among students in selected schools at Salempur; to determine the association between the knowledge with the socio demographic variables. Hypothesis: There is a significant association between the level of knowledge with socio demographic variables. Design and setting: Quantitative approach descriptive design was used. Total 30 students were selected from selected high schools at Salempur. Methods and materials: Convenient sampling technique was used to select 30 participants. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results of this study revealed that most of students 60% had moderate level of knowledge and 40% had adequate knowledge about air pollution and interestingly no students scored inadequate knowledge and concluded that, there is a need to motivate the students to spread awareness on air pollution and its ill effects and should change the behavior of people.
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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Jeya Beulah D. Knowledge Level on Ill Effects of Air Pollution among Students in Selected Schools. J Nurse Midwifery Matern Health. 2024;10(1):13-17.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| January 17, 2024 | March 21, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.10124.2
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