Knowledge of parents, teachers, and school nurses about insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood that requires sustained and coordinated educational support of both health and educational sectors. The aim of the study is to assess knowledge of parents, school teachers and nurses about insulin dependant diabetes mellitus [IDDM] and care of diabetic school age children. The study was carried out at Mansoura University Children Hospital and four governmental mixed primary schools, using cross sectional descriptive and analytic design. A convenient sample of 100 was taken from parents of children at school age having diabetes, school teachers and 4 school nurses from both urban and rural schools. Data were collected from 6/7 to 30/10-2005 through interview questionnaire sheet for parents and questionnaire sheet for school teachers and nurses to assess their knowledge about IDDM and its management at prescho ol age children. The study revealed that the majority of diabetic school age children was females in both urban and rural schools; and their age range between 8 to 10 years with statistical significant differences regarding their birth order X2 = 12.4, P= 0.004. The majority of rural parents 96.0% had poor knowledge about diabetes compared to 72.0% with statistical significant differences X2 = 10.5, P=0.001. Above 75.0% from rural school teachers had poor knowledge about diabetes while urban school teachers were 66.0%. All nurses in both urban and rural schools had poor knowledge about diet and testing blood glucose among diabetic children. The study indicated that parents, school teachers, and nurses of diabetic school age children are in a massive need for more knowledge about IDDM and its management. So, continuous training programs are recommended

Efficacy of health promotion program for intestinal paraitic diseases on primary school children and their families

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

Quality of health care in private nursery schools at Mansoura City

Childhood is a unique period of rapid growth and development that requires a health system that promotes healthy development of the child. Preschoolers receive care in nursery schools while parents are unavailable due to work or other causes. The care must be affordable, reliable, and accessible. Health services for children exhibit numerous deficiencies in quality of care. The deficiencies are in all major domains of pediatric care, and preventive services. This study was carried out to monitor the quality of health care for preschoolers in private nursery schools. The study was conducted in 8 private nursery schools at Mansoura City by using a systematic random sample. The sample included 607 children, 8 nurses, 48 teachers, and 8 physicians. The data was collected by using two tools. The first tool was used to assess preschoolers' health problems and care provided via medical records. The second tool was used to assess teachers' and nurses' knowledge about preschoolers health problems and management. An educational program was conducted for nurses and teachers concerning preschoolers' quality health care. The study revealed that there are significant differences in prevalence of preschoolers health problems in relation to educational program. There were significant differences in both nurses' and teachers' knowledge about care of preschoolers after the educational program. All physicians had only a diagnostic role and were not available all of the time. This study recommended that making a significant progress will require not only sustained attention by those concerned about improving child's health and healthcare, but also specific activities to build a broad base of support among the public and key healthcare decision markers