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Assessment of visual health campaign activities at schools: teachers' perception
Carvalho, Regina de Souza; Temporini, Edméa Rita; Kara-José, Newton.
Affiliation
  • Carvalho, Regina de Souza; Universidade de São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Temporini, Edméa Rita; USP. Ophthalmology Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Kara-José, Newton; Universidade de Campinas. Campinas. BR
Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 70(2): 239-245, mar.-abr. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-453163
Responsible library: BR1.1
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

1) To assess the opinion of teachers involved in visual screening of school-age children and their referral to ophthalmologic examination within the "Eye-to-Eye National Campaign for Visual Disorders Prevention and Rehabilitation" (Campanha Nacional de Prevenção e Reabilitação Visual Olho no Olho); 2) To identify the teachers' perception with respect to the training received for conducting the campaign.

METHODS:

A descriptive study has been conducted, based on data recorded from the application of a questionnaire to 1,517 elementary school teachers working in public schools in 27 Brazilian states. The following items were examined received orientation, use of educational videos and handbooks, supplied explanations, difficulties, questions and overall campaign assessment.

RESULTS:

82.0 percent of the teachers stated they had received orientation and 92.0 percent stated they had read the "Teacher Orientation Manual". Among those who received orientation, 47.0 percent stated it had been supplied by school officials; 30.0 percent, by healthcare agents, and 23.0 percent by ophthalmologists. In the self-assessment of performance, 58.0 percent reported no difficulties; 32.0 percent reported questions concerning the campaign activities and the professionals who most frequently asked to provide clarification were those from the State Education Agency (38.0 percent), followed by the school director (20.0 percent).

CONCLUSIONS:

Most teachers considered themselves adequately trained and oriented to take part in the campaign. Teachers' training was provided by administrative officials, previously trained by ophthalmologists ("multiplying effect") and the small percentage of questions raised indicated the validity of the procedure. Concerns have been raised as to the information about the ophthalmologic examination, transportation of the children and delivery of glasses. This kind of program always presents some difficulties and requires...
RESUMO

OBJETIVOS:

1) Verificar opiniões de professores envolvidos na triagem visual e encaminhamento para exame oftalmológico de escolares na "Campanha Nacional de Prevenção e Reabilitação Visual Olho no Olho". 2) Identificar a percepção dos professores em relação ao treinamento fornecido para execução da campanha.

MÉTODOS:

Realizou-se estudo descritivo de dados registrados provenientes da aplicação de questionário a 1.517 professores da primeira série do Ensino Fundamental do sistema público de ensino de 27 Estados brasileiros. Foram investigados recebimento de orientações, uso de manuais e vídeos ilustrativos, orientações fornecidas, dificuldades, dúvidas e avaliação geral da campanha.

RESULTADOS:

82,0 por cento dos educadores declararam ter recebido orientações e 92,0 por cento terem lido o "Manual de Orientação ao Professor". Dos que receberam orientações, 47,0 por cento declararam que foram ministradas por funcionários da escola; 30,0 por cento por profissionais do serviço de Saúde e 23,0 por cento por oftalmologistas. Na auto-avaliação de desempenho, 58,0 por cento não apontaram dificuldades. 32,0 por cento relataram dúvidas em relação às atividades da campanha e o profissional mais procurado para solucioná-las foi o profissional da Secretaria da Educação (38,0 por cento), seguido do diretor da escola (20,0 por cento).

CONCLUSÕES:

A maioria dos professores considerou-se bem orientado e treinado para participar da campanha. O treinamento aos professores foi fornecido por profissionais administrativos após orientação de oftalmologistas ("efeito multiplicador") e o pequeno percentual com dúvidas indica sua validade. Foram relatadas preocupações com o aviso para realização do exame oftalmológico, o transporte dos escolares e a entrega dos óculos.
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Perception / Schools / Teaching / Vision Disorders / Program Development / Health Promotion Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: USP/BR / Universidade de Campinas/BR / Universidade de São Paulo/BR
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Perception / Schools / Teaching / Vision Disorders / Program Development / Health Promotion Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: USP/BR / Universidade de Campinas/BR / Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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