A study to evaluate the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge regarding early identification and management of conduct disorder in children among primary school teachers at selected schools, Vadodara Gujrat

Abstract

conduct disorder as groups of repetitive and persistent behaviors, including aggression to people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness or theft, and serious violation of rules in children and adolescents aged under 18 years. Conduct disorder is widespread among school especially elementary schools. The prevalence of conduct disorder in male estimated that 12%, while in female equivalent 7.1% in the United States. Objective: 1) To assess the level of knowledge primary school teachers regarding early identification and management of conduct disorder in children. 2) To find out the difference between the mean pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of primary school teachers regarding early identification and management of conduct disorder in children. 3) To determine the association between the mean pre-test knowledge level of primary school teachers regarding early identification and management of conduct disorder in children with their selected socio demographic variables.