Level Of Awareness Of Preventive Protocols Amongst Special Educators In Schools During Covid-19

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of special educators on COVID-19, impart evidence based scientific information through health education program and reassess the knowledge through a self-constructed close ended questionnaire. The aim to educate and recommend alternate ways of maintaining COVID safe environments in special school’s post pandemic.
Material and methods: A total of 42 special educators participated in the study. The knowledge of special educators on COVID-19 was assessed through self-constructed pre-test form. Post health education, knowledge gained was reassessed with help of the same close ended questionnaire. A power point presentation on COVID-19, including evidence based scientific information was done. This was followed by an interactive session. The obtained responses were tabulated evaluated for the correct and incorrect responses. The results obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.
Results: A statistically significant increase in the level of knowledge and understanding about COVID-19 was established from the results obtained.