Current Research in Emergency Medicine
[ ISSN : 2832-5699 ]
Awareness of Higher Secondary School Students on Emergency Management of Electric Shock -A Cross-Sectional Study
1Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala
2Associate Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala
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Abstract
Aim
A descriptive study was conducted to assess the awareness of higher secondary school students on emergency management of electric shock in a selected school at Kolenchery, Ernakulam District, Kerala in a view to develop an informational pamphlet.
Background
Electricity is very useful to mankind, and it can be dangerous if not carefully used. Electric burns can be caused by lowvoltage or high-voltage currents. Electrical current exposes people to a serious, widespread hazard; practically all members of society are exposed to electrical energy during the performance of their daily duties, and electrocutions occur to workers in various job categories. Many people especially children are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their living environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution. The present study was aimed at assessing the awareness of higher secondary school students regarding emergency management of electric shock.
Objectives
The objectives of the study were
• To assess the awareness of higher secondary school students on emergency management of electric shock in a view to develop an informational pamphlet
• To find the association of awareness of higher secondary school students with selected demographic variables.
Methods
Descriptive analytical approach was used for the study among 120 samples by using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire. A pamphlet on emergency management of electric shock was distributed to the students at the end of the study to enhance their knowledge. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results
The result of the study showed that none of the students had good knowledge, 53.7% of the students had average knowledge and 46.3% had poor knowledge regarding emergency management of electric shock. The study also concluded that there is a significant association between the group of study (science stream) of students and knowledge.
Conclusion
The study conducted among 120 school students concluded that most of the students had poor knowledge about emergency management of electric shock. The study also witnessed that there is a significant association between the group of study (science stream) of students and knowledge level.