%0 Journal Article %T The impact of lecturing and video playing methods (lecturing and video playing) on the knowledge of third grade male students about prevention of accidents and injuries in Zahedan, 2008 %A Mahin Naderifar %A Majidreza Akbarizadeh %A Mahboubeh Bayat %J Journal of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences %D 2012 %I Jahrom University of Medical Sciences %X Introduction:Accident and injuries are important risk factors of health, leading to death and disability in all countries. This study was conducted aiming at determining the efficacy of education through two methods (lecturing and video playing).Material and Methods:The present study is a semi-experimental study on 104 third grade students. They were given a self-made questionnaire including 15 questions about their knowledge. They were then interviewed. The data were analyzed using paired t-test.Results:The results showed that there is a significant relationship between the mean scores before and after training. The knowledge was more increased in video playing than lecturing methods (P<0.001). There was a significant relationship between the pupilsĄŻ knowledge of their parentsĄŻ literacy (P<0.001). There was no significant correlation between the level of knowledge of the pupils and their parents' job.Conclusion:Based on the results of this study, it seems necessary to prepare appropriate educational programs, using interesting and exciting methods about prevention of accidents and events for primary school children. %K Knowledge %K Lecture %K Students %U http://jums.hbi.ir/library/upload/article/af_66425222543424643449639292233225954537998_naderifar.final-D%5B1%5D.pdf