To Determine the Knowledge and Behaviours about the Treatment of Anaphylaxis in Children and Adolescents among Teachers
Authors/Creators
- 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- 2. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Saraswati Medical College, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India
- 3. Tutor, Department of Community Medicine, Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- 4. Statistician Cum Tutor, Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Aim: Knowledge and behaviours about the treatment of anaphylaxis in children and adolescents among teachers is the goal of this study. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional research was carried out on the teaching staff in order to evaluate their levels of knowledge, confidence, and attitude towards their part in the execution and treatment of anaphylaxis. Participants in this research were chosen using a method that was neither random nor completely at the participant’s convenience. Results: Just 22.5% of the pupils are aware of any of their classmates who have anaphylaxis. The vast majority of the mentors had no awareness whatsoever on anaphylaxis. Drugs were the most common cause of anaphylaxis, accounting for 83.75 percent of reported cases, followed by pollens (68.75 percent). In addition, 88.75% of the instructors stated that eggs were the most prevalent meal that caused anaphylaxis, followed by bananas (72.5%). In cases of anaphylaxis, the most common first aid action that would be carried out by the teachers in our study was to call an ambulance service (53.75%); only 2.5 percent of teachers would consider administering an epinephrine injection, and additionally, 3.7 percent of the teachers reported that they would use an antihistamine, whereas 26.2 percent of the teachers reported that they had extremely poor knowledge of any drug administration. When asked about the correct way to administer epinephrine, the majority of the instructors who participated in the current research (62.5%) did not know the answer, and only 20% of them selected the appropriate approach, which is an intramuscular injection. Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of school teachers regarding anaphylactic reactions need to be strengthened. Teachers need further education regarding the management of allergic reactions encountered among students.
Abstract (English)
Aim: Knowledge and behaviours about the treatment of anaphylaxis in children and adolescents among teachers is the goal of this study. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional research was carried out on the teaching staff in order to evaluate their levels of knowledge, confidence, and attitude towards their part in the execution and treatment of anaphylaxis. Participants in this research were chosen using a method that was neither random nor completely at the participant’s convenience. Results: Just 22.5% of the pupils are aware of any of their classmates who have anaphylaxis. The vast majority of the mentors had no awareness whatsoever on anaphylaxis. Drugs were the most common cause of anaphylaxis, accounting for 83.75 percent of reported cases, followed by pollens (68.75 percent). In addition, 88.75% of the instructors stated that eggs were the most prevalent meal that caused anaphylaxis, followed by bananas (72.5%). In cases of anaphylaxis, the most common first aid action that would be carried out by the teachers in our study was to call an ambulance service (53.75%); only 2.5 percent of teachers would consider administering an epinephrine injection, and additionally, 3.7 percent of the teachers reported that they would use an antihistamine, whereas 26.2 percent of the teachers reported that they had extremely poor knowledge of any drug administration. When asked about the correct way to administer epinephrine, the majority of the instructors who participated in the current research (62.5%) did not know the answer, and only 20% of them selected the appropriate approach, which is an intramuscular injection. Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of school teachers regarding anaphylactic reactions need to be strengthened. Teachers need further education regarding the management of allergic reactions encountered among students.
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