The knowledge and attitude of rural children about poisonings
Mandiracioglu, A.; Bayik, A.; Luleci, E.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology 45(6): 331-334
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0145-6296 PMID: 14640490 Document Number: 554610
Childhood poisonings are an important problem. The goal of the study was to implement and evaluate poisoning prevention training for primary school students. The study was carried out in 3 rural schools Kemalpasa, Izmir, Turkey. Fourth and 5th grade students completed age appropriate questionnaires pre- and post-education. There were significant differences in mean scores of the knowledge responses given pre- and post-test (P<0.05), there more questions answered correctly post-education.