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Background and Objective: Children spend most of their time in schools and are vulnerable to injuries and mild ailments, hence requiring first-aid care. School teacher can provide immediate first-aid care in the absence of any health professional. This study assesses first-aid facilities within school premises and assessment of teachers on first aid training
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from July-December 2017, participants were full time school teachers of both public and private sectors at both primary and secondary levels, having a minimum of one year experience. Questionnaire was filled on one to one basis by taking oral interview
Results: Out of 209 teachers, 72.7% were from private sector. Stomachache was the most common medical incident [82.29%] requiring first-aid care in schools. First aid box was available in all schools but its contents were not satisfactory. Sick bay was not found in any school. 68.42% of teachers were not trained in first-aid management because of lack of opportunity, however 56% were willing to enroll in any first aid training and majority [91.38%] considered it essential for their professional life
Conclusion: First aid facilities at various schools of Karachi and availability of trained teachers who can provide first aid care is unsatisfactory
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In 2010, Pakistan experienced the worst floods in its history affecting nearly 1.5 million people. Such events can lead to psychological disturbances among the affected persons. To assess post-traumatic stress disorder and depression among the affected population after floods in Sindh province. Cross-sectional study done in 3 relief camps set-up around Karachi during December 2010. A total of 422 adult individuals irrespective of age and gender were studied screening questionnaire for disaster mental health [SQD] was administered for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. A single adult individual from each family was asked to respond to the questionnaire. All ethical issues were taken into consideration. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 18 and Excel 2007 software for frequencies and cross tabulation between categorical variables. Out of 422 individuals, 249[59%] had post-traumatic stress disorder. Depression was significant in 54.4% adults. Cross tabulation indicated that post-traumatic stress disorder and depression was more in females, illiterates and those living in joint family system. Increased use of addictive substance was found in individuals during their stay in the relief camps. Post-traumatic stress disorder and depression was found in victims who were living in camp following floods