EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY ON HEALTH PRACTICES OF UNDERCLASS V SCHOOL CHILDREN..

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Sonali Suman,
Nalanda Scan centre,
O/63, Doctors Colony,
Kankerbagh,
Patna-800020, Bihar.
E-mail: sonali.suman@gmail.com

ABSTRACT: A cross sectional and observational study was done to find out existing level of knowledge, attitude and practice of different types of unhealthy habits among the school children. Total 300 students (Classed I to V) were included in this study. Chi square test, Z test and t test were applied to find out magnitude of knowledge, attitude and practices of unhealthy habits. A declining trend of knowledge, attitude and practice scores were seen in the study group and inclining trend was noted in the control group. Thus, the study carried out showed that sustained action is necessary to affect behavior change.

KEYWORDS: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Unhealthy habits, School children.