A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING MUMPS DISEASE AMONG THE SCHOOL TEACHERS WORKING AT SELECTED GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS PALI, RAJASTHAN IN VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION BOOKLET.

Author Name: 1. Vivek Gehlot 2.Dr. B.L. Sharma 3. Dr. S.K. Singhal 4. Dr. Aditi Agrawal

Volume/Issue: 06/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2026-92211335/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. M.Sc. Nursing Student, Government College Of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2. Nursing Lecturer, Government College Of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
3. Nursing Lecturer, Government College Of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
4. Professor , Institute of Medical Techanology and Nursing Education, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Mumps remains a significant public health concern, particularly in regions where vaccination coverage and knowledge levels are inadequate. It is a contagious viral disease primarily affecting children and young adults, characterized by swelling of the salivary glands, fever, and fatigue. The spread of mumps is influenced by factors such as lack of immunization, poor health education, and misconceptions regarding the disease and its prevention. Although effective vaccines are available, limited knowledge toward immunization contribute to periodic outbreaks. Lifestyle factors, hygiene practices, and timely vaccination play a crucial role in mumps prevention and control. This study aims to assess the knowledge of school teachers regarding mumps disease in selected government schools of Pali, Rajasthan, and to explore their association with selected socio-demographic variables. The findings emphasize the importance of health education programs to enhance school teachers’ understanding of mumps transmission, prevention, and the significance of vaccination. The ultimate goal of the study is to develop an information booklet to improve knowledge among school teachers and promote preventive practices for better community health outcomes. To assess the the knowledge regarding mumps disease on school teachers of Govt schools Pali , an online Structured Knowledge Questionnaire was conducted from 17/10/2025 to 01/11/2025 collect the information. A structured knowledge questionnaire link in the form of ‘Google form’ were sent to school teachers through Whatsapp. A complete of 60 school teachers provided complete information regarding this. An average 58.33% of school teachers were average knowledge regarding mumps disease.

Key words: Mumps disease, school teachers, government schools, information booklet