Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research

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Background: Juvenile delinquency is an important public health problem that contributes to the morbidity and mortality of adolescents as well as places a significant economic burden on society. It is not merely an offence but also embraces all deviations from normal youthful behavior. Juvenile delinquency is a massive and growing problem worldwide. 

Objectives: To assess the knowledge on regarding prevention of juvenile delinquency among Primary School teachers in selected schools. Then to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching program me on knowledge regarding prevention of juvenile delinquency among primary school teachers. and to find the association between the level of knowledge with selected Socio-demographic variables.

Method: The research approach used for the study was one group pretest posttest design. The setting was Shri Siddaganga Elementary School, Sri Basaweshwar Primary School, and Vidya Primary School, Khythsandra Tumkur. With a sample of 10 school teachers, pilot study was conducted, sample for the major study included 50 school teachers on the basis of Simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to evaluate the knowledge regarding prevention of Juvenile delinquency among school teachers. The reliability of the tool was established by split half technique and the reliability co-efficient were calculated to be 0.95.

Result: The findings revealed that knowledge scores of teachers were inadequate before the administration of STP on prevention of Juvenile delinquency. The STP helped them to update their knowledge on prevention of Juvenile delinquency. The mean post-test knowledge of sample significantly increased after administration of STP.

Interpretation and conclusion: The data was analyzed by applying Descriptive and Inferential statistics. The results of the study indicated that school teachers do not have adequate knowledge regarding prevention of Juvenile delinquency. This assessment project has helped the investigator to develop an STP to improve the knowledge on prevention of Juvenile delinquency. The results have also shown that various demographic variable have significant association with respect to the knowledge of school teachers regarding prevention of juvenile delinquency.

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Background: The science of Yoga imbibe itself the complete essence of the Way of Life, including - Gyan Yoga or philosophy, Bhakti Yoga or path of devotional bliss, Karma Yoga or path of blissful action, and Raja Yoga or path of mind control. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of selected schools, Ramanagara district. To Determine the Association Between the level of knowledge regarding the benefits of yoga among Primary school teachers of magadi rural schools with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: Research design: Non experimental – descriptive, design. Setting: The present study was conducted in Magadi, rural community area, Ramanagara district. Population: The total population of the present study comprised of all Primary school teachers in Magadi, rural community area, Ramanagara district. Sample: Primary school teachers of selected schools, Ramanagara district. Sample size: The sample size of the present study consists of 30 Primary school teachers of selected schools, Ramanagara district. Criteria for sampling selection: Inclusion Criteria: The study includes 1. Teachers who are working in primary schools. 2. Teachers who are available at the time of data collection. Exclusion criteria: The study excluded. 1. Teachers who are not willing to participate in the study. 2. Teachers who are not available at the time of data collection Sampling technique: Non probability – convenience sampling technique.

Result:

Regarding demographic variables, the maximum number of teachers had age between 31-40 years, 12 (40%). Regarding sex 22 (73%) were female, majority of them were Hindu, 26(87%). Regarding educational qualification, 19 (64%) were B.Ed. Regarding income, majority of them were above 10001, 11(37%), Types of school, majority of them were private school, 21 (60%).

The result shows that majority of teachers, 17 (56.6%) of them had moderate level of knowledge, 8 (26.6%) had adequate level of knowledge and remaining 5(16.6%) had inadequate level of knowledge regarding the benefit of yoga. The level of knowledge on the benefit of yoga was significantly associated with education (χ2=4.87, df=1) and income (χ2=4.12, df=2) at 5% (P<0.05).

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