Evaluation of an integrated approach to schistosomiasis control in a resettlement area west of Alexandria

ABSTRACT

A six-day workshop was conducted to develop trainers in mental health by providing physicians participating în thé programme wtth thé necessary educationa! knowledge and skills. A significant improvement was observed in thé participants' knowledge and skiils after thé workshop. A significant corrélation waa found between thé increase in knowledge and that of performance. The innrease was affected neithar by thé years of work experienca nor by thé postgraduate degree heid This observed benefit and thé satisfaction expressed by participants encourage thé replication of such a programme in order to develop qualified health personnel capable of expanding mental health services for children