To determine the prevalence and awareness related to selected health problems among primary school children at Kalaburagi district
Vinodkumar and Dr. Summayya Abareen
Every individual has the inherent entitlement to good health. Good health is essential for both the internal and exterior growth of an individual. Optimal health is crucial for both a fulfilling and prosperous life.
Objective:To determine the prevalence and awareness related to selected health problems among primary school children at Kalaburagi district.
Methodology:A quantitative approach with descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The samples from the selected primary schools were selected using purposive sampling technique. The samples consisted 60 primary school children. The tools used for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire.
Data collection procedure: Data was collected from 01.03.2024 to 31.03.2024 after obtaining administrative permission from selected primary schools, Kalaburagi.
Results: Respondents mean was 13.96, median was 13, mode was 12 with standard deviation 4.41 and score range was 4-25. With regard to level of knowledge it shows that, maximum 41(68.3%) respondents were having average knowledge, 12(20%) respondents were having poor knowledge and remaining 7(11.7%) of respondents were having good knowledge. The computed Chi-square value for association between level of knowledge of Primary school students regarding selected health problems and their selected demographic variables is found to be statistically significant at 0.05 levels for religion and is not found significant for other selected socio demographic variables.
Conclusion:The findings revealed that, Participants were suffered with various health problems in past one month. Knowledge of Primary school students regarding selected health problems was average. There was significant association found between the knowledge scores of participants and their religion. Since a very few studies have been conducted regarding this topic in India, so the nurse researcher can take further studies on the same topic.
Vinodkumar, Dr. Summayya Abareen. To determine the prevalence and awareness related to selected health problems among primary school children at Kalaburagi district. Int J Adv Res Nurs 2024;7(2):14-17. DOI: 10.33545/nursing.2024.v7.i2.A.393