Ability of School Teachers to Manage Asthmatic Attacks Among School Going Children in Jordan

Mariam M. Kawafha

Global Journal of Health Science, 2018, vol. 10, issue 5, 55

Abstract: BACKGROUND- Chronic asthma has been characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing and breathing. However, the frequency and severity of the disease vary from one person to another. PURPOSE- The study aims to assess the ability of school teachers for providing appropriate mediation for the students, who suffer asthmatic attack at school.DESIGN- The study has incorporated descriptive cross sectional quantitative research design to investigate the capability of school teachers in managing asthmatic attack among children. METHODS- Teachers from primary schools have been recruited by using cluster random sample, and a structured questionnaire has been used for data collection. The data acquired from the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0.RESULTS- The results showed that the teachers lack awareness about asthma and unable to manage students with asthma. None of the teachers had received educational conference or workshop about asthma.CONCLUSION- The study has concluded that the level of knowledge of school teachers regarding asthma is limited and not satisfactory; and teachers are also unable to take care for students with asthma.

Date: 2018
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