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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 11, Issue 2, 2024
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING HAZARDS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG PILOT’S
Author
S. Victor Devasirvadam
Email
asir_72@hotmail.com
keyword
Knowledge, Attitude, Substance Abuse, Local Pilots
Abstract
The Objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude regarding hazards of substance abuse among local pilots. A quantitative [survey] research approach and a descriptive design was used in this study. 50 local Local pilots with substance abuse who were working at VPMM educational institutions were selected by convenient sampling, and interview schedule was used to collect the data. The tool used in the study was knowledge questionnaire and an attitude scale. Reliability of the Tool was checked by Test- retest method, Knowledge Questionnaire (r = .84) attitude scale (r = 0.79). The tool was validated by 5 experts in the field of Mental Health and Nursing. The time taken for each sample to complete the questionnaire was 20-30 min. Following that the data were analyzed. The findings suggested that 9(18%) of local pilots had adequate knowledge, 32(64) of local pilots had moderate knowledge, 9(18%) of them had inadequate knowledge. Whereas 32 (64%) of them had favorable attitude 18(36%) of them had moderately favorable attitude. There was no significant association between the level of knowledge among local pilots with their selected socio demographic variables such as age, family, religion, income, family members. There was no significant association between the level of attitude among local pilots with their selected socio demographic variables such as age, family, religion, income, family members.
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