Year: 2026 | Month: March | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 372-380
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260342
Evaluate the Effectiveness of STP on Knowledge Regarding Epilepsy and Its First aid Management Among School Teachers of Selected Schools of Sri Goindwal Sahib, District Tarn-Taran, Punjab, 2023
Kawaljit Kaur1, Prabhjot Kaur2, Gurwinder Kaur3, Charanjit Kaur4, Prabhjeet Kaur5, Amanpreet Kaur6
1Asst. Professor Institute of Nursing, University Regional Centre, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab.
2Nursing Demonstrator Institute of Nursing, University Regional Centre, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab.
3Nursing Demonstrator Institute of Nursing, University Regional Centre, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab.
4Professor Institute of Nursing, University Regional Centre, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab.
5Asst. Professor Institute of Nursing, University Regional Centre, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab.
6Asst. Professor Institute of Nursing, University Regional Centre, Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, Punjab.
Corresponding Author: Kawaljit Kaur
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Epilepsy is neurological condition that causes seizures which is characterized by abnormal, excessive electrical discharges in the brain’s cortical neurons. This disorder’s prevalence exceeds 50 million individuals. The estimated occurrence of epilepsy is approximately 6.54 cases per 1,000 individuals across both children and adults. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of STP on knowledge regarding epilepsy and its first-aid management among school teachers of selected schools so that their knowledge can be enhanced. The study’s goals were to it was conducted by using quasi-experimental research design (experimental group and control group). A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the subject’s level of knowledge both before and after using STP on the sample of 60 (30 in experimental group and 30 in control group) which were selected using non-probability convenience sampling technique. The study findings indicated that after implementing the STP the experimental group showed a higher average knowledge score of 21.33±4.14 compared to the control group's score of 17.30±5.35. The mean difference of 4.03 between the groups was statistically significant. An independent t-test confirmed this, yielding a t-value of 3.261 with 58 degrees of freedom and p-value of .002, indicating significant improvement in epilepsy and its first aid management knowledge in the experimental group post- STP. This study has highlighted the effectiveness of structured teaching programs in improving knowledge about epilepsy among school teachers. Such interventions are essential in promoting a supportive and informed environment for students with epilepsy, ensuring their safety, and reducing the stigma associated with the condition. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge and underscores the significance of continued efforts in educators and raising awareness about epilepsy in schools and communities. Recommendations: a similar study may be undertaken on a large sample foe better generalization by adopting comparative research design.
Keywords: Knowledge, STP, epilepsy, first-aid management, school teachers
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