Primary school teachers knowledge towards management of students with T1DM

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS3.6815

Authors

  • Aqil Jaber Abd Al-Hamza MSc student, University of Baghdad / College of Nursing, Bab Al Muadham, Baghdad, Iraq
  • Khamees Bandar Obaid Professor, PhD Pediatric Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Kerbala, Iraq
  • Sawsan Ali Mahmood Assistant Professor Dr/Pediatric nursing branch / College of nursing, university of Baghdad

Keywords:

knowledge, primary school teachers, T1DM

Abstract

A descriptive cross-sectional study is conducted in Wasit Governorate, Numaniyah District. Out of 60 teachers were selected from 30 schools for each school 2 teachers, who were tested in a questionnaire related to type 1DM. The reliability of the questionnaire was achieved through a pilot study and then presented to experts to prove its validity. The total number of items included in the questionnaire was 30-items. The data was collected by using the self-report method and analyzed by applying a descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis approach .Out of 60 primary school teachers the mean age is 42.15±9.221, (53.3%) were female, (78.3%) were diploma graduated, (41.7%) had less than 5 years of experience, (81.7%) were exhibit no trained.  The results of the study indicated that the (78.3%) of school teachers expressed deficit knowledge. There were significant differences in teachers knowledge with regards age groups, years of experience and training sessions (p< 0.05).

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Published

30-04-2022

How to Cite

Al-Hamza, A. J. A., Obaid, K. B., & Mahmood, S. A. (2022). Primary school teachers knowledge towards management of students with T1DM. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S3), 4356–4365. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS3.6815

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