Abstract

Students knowledge about management of commonly occurring injuries and illnesses particularly in rural areas has been documented to be fragmented disintegrated and non-sequential. Various wrong practices and myths associated with illnesses and injuries have also been reported among students. Students are usually found to be enthusiastic for any training program organized for them in first aid and basic life support system. In view of this the present study was conducted to ascertain the awareness of high school students about management of common illnesses and injuries; estimate the prevalent wrong practices and beliefs about illness and injuries; and to assess their knowledge about basic reproductive and child health. (excerpt)

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