Table 5.

Participants’ correct responses regarding knowledge statements related to first aid of students with chronic disease

Knowledge statements	No.	Percentage
Diabetic students who do not take their medications	159	63.6
Role of insulin in controlling blood sugar	154	61.6
Route of insulin injection	204	81.6
Symptoms of ketoacidosis	178	71.2
Ketoacidosis can be managed at school	109	43.6
Symptoms of hypoglycemia	103	41.2
Hypoglycemia can be managed at school	151	60.4
Diabetic students should have balanced diets	230	92.0
Diabetic students should have a snack at noon	219	87.6
Diabetic students are not allowed to eat candies at school	126	50.4
Epilepsy is a hereditary disease	117	46.8
Epilepsy may lead to mental retardation	68	27.2
Epilepsy is infectious	237	94.8
Epilepsy is a type of insanity	234	93.6
Epilepsy does not need medical treatment	216	86.4
Treatment of epilepsy should not be given daily	203	81.2
Some foods may lead to epilepsy	167	66.8
Emotional problems may lead to epilepsy	124	49.6
Daily stresses may initiate epileptic fits	168	67.2
Epilepsy does not necessitate definite intervention	164	65.6
It is important to keep the student's mouth open during fits	201	80.4
Epileptic students should not practice sports	71	28.4
If not treated, epileptic students have learning problems	72	28.8
During fits, the students should receive water and sugar	167	66.8
To stop the fit the victim should be mildly hit and open his arms	121	48.4