Determinants of nonprescription medicine and first-aid knowledge among primary school health teachers in Phayao Province, Northern Thailand

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Proficiency in nonprescription medicine and first-aid knowledge have become increasingly crucial for school health educators. Given the significant amount of time children spend at school, they are susceptible to various severe health issues, making it imperative to address this concern. Hence, this study evaluates the knowledge of nonprescription medicine, first aid, and associated factors among school health teachers in Phayao Province, Northern Thailand. METHODS A cross-sectional study based on institutions was conducted from June to August 2022. The purposive sampling method was utilized to select 134 head school health teachers from primary schools located in the province. Data collection was performed through a structured, selfadministered questionnaire. RESULTS Approximately 67.2% of the participants demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge of