Knowledge, Attitude, Awareness on Health Education among High School Students in Sangareddy District.

Abstract

Health education particularly in elementary schools appears to be neglected area in India. This study investigated the health education needs of high school students. This study adopted study questionnaire for data collection. The quantitative data was collected by administering piloted questionnaire on high school students. Overall 70% of the high school students required information about the main constructs of health education. 69% appeared to be ken on knowing about physical environment in and around schools and homes. 77% were interested to get awareness about commonly spreading about diseases and puberty issues. The high school students were merely aware of the main constructs of health education and needed awareness specifically in food and nutrition, hygiene, seasonal tropical diseases, infectious diseases, infectious diseases and psychological problems. Proper school education programme may be initiated for high school students