A Study to assess the Knowledge on Prevention of Worm Infestation Among Children of JSS Primary School at Sutturu, Mysuru District, Karnataka

Abstract

Background: Parasite infestation is a common problem in childhood, which affects health of children and has a close relationship with the poverty, poor personal, illiteracy and environmental hygiene. Parasite infestation with roundworm, hookworm and pinworm are the sources of severe morbidity in children as well as adults. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge on prevention of worm infestation among primary school children of JSS Primary school at Sutturu, Mysuru district, Karnataka. Methods: A descriptive design was used and 50 school children were selected using convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The study result shows that, 28(56%) school children had average knowledge, 7 (14%) had poor knowledge and 15 (30%) had good knowledge regarding prevention worm infestation. The maximum mean knowledge score obtained by the subject was 12.5 and the Standard Deviation was 5.03. The maximum level of knowledge was found average knowledge and the results also depicted that knowledge of school children regarding prevention of worm infestation had partial association with their selected personal variables. Conclusion: It was concluded that the knowledge of school children found average knowledge regarding prevention of worm infestation and knowledge of school children regarding prevention of worm infestation had partial association with their selected personal variables.