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Stephy Christian
Kanan Patel
Jhanavi Mamanpara
Nisha Patel
Kavita Zala
Reema Panchal
Priya Patel
Soha Thakor
Sumaiyabanu Shaikh
Vanraj Chaudhary
Khushbu Patel
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding first -aid management and develop information booklet among adolescents at selected higher secondary school of Ahmedabad city. 100 Adolescent students were selected by using non probability convenient sampling techniques. The test was conducted using a semi -structured knowledge questionnaire. Study shows that 68% of students have good knowledge about first aid management while 32% of students have average knowledge regarding first aid management. Knowledge level of Adolescent on first aid management was decided statistically at 5% significant level. There were no any significant association between knowledge and demographic variables such as age, gender, education, stream, monthly family income, number of siblings, residential area (habitat), knowledge regarding first aid management which was statistically confirmed with chi -square test. This study provided booklet regarding selected first aid management topics in improving the knowledge of adolescents.
Keywords: Knowledge, First Aid Management, Adolescents