A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Behavioural Disorders in Children among Primary School Teacher in Selected Government Primary School in Nadiad Taluka

Authors: Sharma S*, Chauhan M, Patel M, Katara M, Bhoi M and Chavda N

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000332

Volume 8, Issue 6

Abstract

Introduction: Behavioural disorders are defined as patterns of behaviours in children that are disruptive and that have resulted in problems at schools, home or in social situations. As children grow into early childhood, their world expands, and they become increasingly independent. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of government primary school teachers regarding behavioural disorders in children, and to explore the association between knowledge, attitude, and demographic variables. Methods: The descriptive research design was used. purposive sampling technique was used to select samples. A selfadministered questionnaire was used to examine their sociodemographic profile, structured questionnaire for knowledge and Likert`s scale was used to assess attitude. Result: The result shows that total 100 government primary school teachers had participated, the result revealed that 94 (94%) teachers had adequate knowledge and 6 (6%) had moderate knowledge and for the attitude 98 (98%) had favourable attitude and 2 (2%) had moderate attitude. Conclusion: This study concluded that government primary school teachers mostly had adequate knowledge and favourable attitude regarding behavioural disorders in children.

Keywords: Behavioural Disorders, Children, Knowledge, Attitude, Government Primary School Teachers

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