study of the role of Alexandria primary health care program in the assessment of behavior disorders of primary school children part III-knowledge and attitude of primary health care personnel, teachers and social workers about behavior disorders

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge of primary health care personnel, social workers and teachers about behavior disorders, beside measuring the attitude of teachers towards behaviorally disordered school children. An interview technique was used to complete the designed questionnaire. The results showed deficiency in knowledge about behavior disorders in all categories except teachers graduated from the Faculty of Education or Institute of Teacher's Education. Also, the majority of teachers showed negative attitude towards behaviorally disturbed pupils. Accordingly, a training program in mental health in the context of primary health care is recommended for primary health care personnel, social workers and teachers