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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
Issn
XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ON FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPSY AMOUNG B.Sc. (N) STUDENTS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE AT CHENNAI
Author
A.R.Bharathi1, C.Geetha3*, G.Gowri
Email
geethachinnaraj1990@gmail.com
keyword
Knowledge First aid Management Epilepsy
Abstract
Background of the study: According to the world health organization (WHO), 50 millions of the people with epilepsy in worldwide ,80% reside in developing countries in 2015 epilepsy is estimated that there are more than 10 million persons with epilepsy in India . Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding first aid management of epilepsy among B.Sc (N) students. Method: the approach choosen for the study was a survey type descriptive design .The purpose of the approach is to assess, document and analyze the knowledge among B.Sc (Nursing) II year students regarding epilepsy .the study was conducted in Meenakshi college of nursing in chikkarayapuram near Mangadu at Chennai .purposive sampling technique was used for this study .the sample size was 45. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: the findings revealed about level of knowledge that 24% of samples have inadequate knowledge, 76% of samples have moderate knowledge and 0% of samples have adequate knowledge .the association findings revealed about level of knowledge that it has significant association between knowledge and demographic variables like sex, religion, income of father and area of living. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study revealed about level of knowledge 76% of students have moderate knowledge regarding first aid management among epilepsy
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