Impact of Training Program on Enhancing Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge and Performance Skills about the First Aid
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Objective: The study aims to assess the level of knowledge and performance of primary school teachers in first aid, design and implement a tailored educational program for them, and then measure the impact of this program on improving their knowledge and performance.
Methods and Materials: A quasi-experimental study design convenience sampling method selected (60) teachers was selected form schools. The study sample in this research was divided into two groups: (30) teachers for the study, which was exposed to the instruction program, and (30) teachers for the control group. Teachers' knowledge and performance Questionnaire were used to collect data. The work started with the implementation of the instruction program from the 16th of December to the 15th of January, including pre-tests and post-tests 1 and 2.
Findings: The results showed that the mean ages of participants in the study and control groups were (39 ± 9 and 38 ± 9 years, respectively), with the largest percentage concentrated in the 40–49 age group in study group and 30-39 age group in control group. The gender distribution was equal in both groups. The results showed significant improvements in the knowledge and performance of the study group teachers regarding first aid after implementing the educational program, with knowledge scores rising from average to good, and performance from poor to good.
Conclusion: The results of the current investigation emphasize the urgent necessity for systematically designed educational initiatives aimed at enhancing primary school educators' comprehension and readiness in first aid practices.
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