ABSTRACT
Intestinal parasitic infections [IPD] are among the most common infections diseases worldwide. These infections diseases are regarded as serious public health problem particularly in the developing world. Health promotion program [HPP] interventions are very essential for primary school children [PS C] and their families to improve their knowledge and health practices especially related to control and prevention of IPD. Assess the prevalence of IPD among the PSC in rural areas, 2] Assess knowledge and health practices of PSC and their families practices regarding prevention and control of IPD, 3] Implement a designed HPP for PSC and their families about prevention and control of IPD, 4] Evaluate the modification in knowledge and health practices of PSC and their families as an impact of exposure to HPP. Design: A true-experimental design was followed. The study was conducted in all the six governmental primary schools in Dekerness, Dakahlia Governorate. All the 4th year students totaled 670 in the six governmental primary schools were included. It was divided into two groups, three schools were randomly selected for each group, 1. Study group [group A] and 2. Control group [Group B].Tools: Three tools were used for data collection, which included: [1] Structured questionnaire form for a] PSC, b] PSC' families, and c] SHNs, [2] An observational checklist for a] Home, b] and School environment. [3] Checking medical records of the PSC. There were statistically significant differences among PSC and their families regarding knowledge, and health practices in group A pie/post HPP intervention. The majority of SHN obtained average score in school health knowledge. Schools environment violates the ideal school health characteristics. After HPP intervention the rates of IPI were statistically significantly lowered in group A as compared to group B. there was statistically significant differences in home environmental factors between PSC with and without parasitic infestations. Conclusion: A tailored HPP was successful in raising the level of satisfactory knowledge and health practices of PSC and their families. These modifications were associated with a significant decrease in the total rates of IPD. Implement similar and different HPPs on regular basis for all PSC and their families .2] Utilize mass media educational channel to raise population awareness, 3] Conduct further studies on various types of IPD among PSC for generalization, and 4] Emphasize the professional role develop- merit of SHNs through attending regular training courses, workshops and conferences