The survey of head teachers of private schools regarding knowledge and implementation of the school health program in Ilorin

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dc.contributor.authorAbdulkadir, Mohammed Baba
dc.contributor.authorAbdulkadir, Zainab Ajoke
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-15T09:37:53Z
dc.date.available2019-10-15T09:37:53Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractBackground and Objectives: School health program (SHP) is a critical aspect of the nation’s healthcare system integrating education and delivery of health‑care services. We sought to explore knowledge of head teachers regarding the SHP and determine their level of implementation. Methods: A survey was conducted of head teachers of privately owned primary and secondary schools in Ilorin. A pretested questionnaire with information on knowledge of SHP and current facilities and practices in their schools was given to head teachers at a training workshop to improve their awareness regarding hygiene and disease prevention in schools. Results: A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed with 84 head teachers returning their completed questionnaires. The mean (standard deviation) age of the head teachers was 43.3 (9.9) years with a female:male ratio of 1.9:1. Thirty‑eight (47.5%) of the head teachers had good/adequate knowledge, and female head teachers were statistically more likely to have adequate knowledge Thirty‑nine of the schools delivered school health services, most commonly by a health assistant (79.5%). Fifty‑nine (73.8%) of the schools had a first aid box. The most common source of water was well water (46.3%). Refuse and sewage disposal was largely by incineration and water closet system, respectively. Conclusion: School head teachers had a poor knowledge of SHP and inadequate school health services in their school.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipSelf fundeden_US
dc.identifier.citation6. Abdulkadir, M. B., & Abdulkadir, Z. A. (2017): The survey of head teachers of private schools regarding knowledge and implementation of the school health program in Ilorin. Journal of Clinical Sciences. 14(3); 126 – 130en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2457
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Clinical Sciencesen_US
dc.subjectEnvironment, knowledge, school health services, teachersen_US
dc.titleThe survey of head teachers of private schools regarding knowledge and implementation of the school health program in Ilorinen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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