Predisposing factors and consequences of intestinal parasitosis in Paraguayan school-aged children

There is considerable variation in the findings over the years of study in the prevalence of school-aged children in different parts of Nepal. Recent progress in the living standards of the citizen may affect the prevalence of intestinal parasitosis. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of different species of gastrointestinal parasites among school children of Janakpurdham, Nepal. A prospective study was carried out by collecting 155 stool samples from 10 randomly selected schools of Janakpurdham. The samples were processed by the formal-ether sedimentation method and then examined microscopically by iodine and wet mount methods. Of the 155 students, 17(10.96%) had one or more parasites. Eight species of parasites were identified during this study, was recorded in 5 pupils representing 3.2% of the study population, followed by 3(1.9%), 2(1.3%), 2(1.3%), 2(1.3%), sp. and each recorded 1(0.6%) respectively. Relatively low prevalence of intestinal parasitosis in school children of Janakpur city still requires more aggressive interventional steps and lifestyle changes.

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Prevalence of asthma and allergic disorders in school children of Karachi

International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ◽

10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20214071 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Urooj Gul Samoo ◽

Shaista Ehsan

Keyword(s):

School Children ◽

Passive Smoking ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Predisposing Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Modifiable Factors ◽

Study Population ◽

Allergic Disorders

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of asthma and allergic diseases and to identify the associated risk factors in school-aged children of Karachi.Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2019 to January 2020 on school-aged children (4-15 years) of Karachi. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used, data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results: The prevalence of allergic rhinitis and eczema in the study population was 22.1%, asthma 14% and 34% had a history of wheezing in the last 12 months. Food allergy was present in 15.5% of the study population. The predisposing factors were exposure to dust in 32.6%, passive smoking in 30.8%, perfume smell in 27.3% and the presence of pets in the house in 23.2%. Male gender and maternal asthma were significantly associated with the development of these allergic disorders in children (p=0.033).Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of allergic disorders and asthma amongst the school children of Karachi. Environmental factors such as exposure to dust and passive smoking are significant predisposing factors. There is an urgent need to conduct further epidemiological studies to identify high-risk groups and key modifiable factors.

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Speech-Language Pathologists' Perceptions of School-Based Services for Children With Hearing Loss

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/2019_lshss-19-00040 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 51 (2) ◽

pp. 469-478

Author(s):

Sarah Allen ◽

Robert Mayo

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Online Survey ◽

Working Relationships ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

School Aged Children ◽

School Based ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Positive Feelings ◽

Children With Hearing Loss ◽

Perceptions Of School

Purpose School-aged children with hearing loss are best served by a multidisciplinary team of professionals. The purpose of this research was to assess school-based speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) perceptions of their access to, involvement of, and working relationships with educational audiologists in their current work setting. Method An online survey was developed and distributed to school-based SLPs in North Carolina. Results A significant difference in access to and involvement of educational audiologists across the state was found. Conclusions This research contributes to professional knowledge by providing information about current perceptions in the field about interprofessional practice in a school-based setting. Overall, SLPs reported positive feelings about their working relationship with educational audiologists and feel the workload is distributed fairly.

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Caregivers' Perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologist Talk About Child Language and Literacy Disorders

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00049 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 2049-2067

Author(s):

Karmen L. Porter ◽

Janna B. Oetting ◽

Loretta Pecchioni

Keyword(s):

Language And Literacy ◽

Collective Case Study ◽

Study Approach ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Speech Language Pathologist ◽

Therapy Goals ◽

Semistructured Interviews ◽

Types Of Information

Purpose This study examined caregiver perceptions of their child's language and literacy disorder as influenced by communications with their speech-language pathologist. Method The participants were 12 caregivers of 10 school-aged children with language and literacy disorders. Employing qualitative methods, a collective case study approach was utilized in which the caregiver(s) of each child represented one case. The data came from semistructured interviews, codes emerged directly from the caregivers' responses during the interviews, and multiple coding passes using ATLAS.ti software were made until themes were evident. These themes were then further validated by conducting clinical file reviews and follow-up interviews with the caregivers. Results Caregivers' comments focused on the types of information received or not received, as well as the clarity of the information. This included information regarding their child's diagnosis, the long-term consequences of their child's disorder, and the connection between language and reading. Although caregivers were adept at describing their child's difficulties and therapy goals/objectives, their comments indicated that they struggled to understand their child's disorder in a way that was meaningful to them and their child. Conclusions The findings showed the value caregivers place on receiving clear and timely diagnostic information, as well as the complexity associated with caregivers' understanding of language and literacy disorders. The findings are discussed in terms of changes that could be made in clinical practice to better support children with language and literacy disorders and their families.

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Grammatical Morpheme Intervention Issues for Students Who Use AAC

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication ◽

10.1044/aac17.2.62 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 62-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Cathy Binger

Keyword(s):

Special Interest ◽

Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Annual Conference ◽

Alternative Communication ◽

Research Results ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Grammar Acquisition ◽

Device Use

Abstract Many children who use AAC experience difficulties with acquiring grammar. At the 9th Annual Conference of ASHA's Special Interest Division 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Binger presented recent research results from an intervention program designed to facilitate the bound morpheme acquisition of three school-aged children who used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Results indicated that the children quickly began to use the bound morphemes that were taught; however, the morphemes were not maintained until a contrastive approach to intervention was introduced. After the research results were presented, the conference participants discussed a wide variety of issues relating to grammar acquisition for children who use AAC. Some of the main topics of discussion included the following: provision of supports for grammar comprehension and expression, intervention techniques to support grammatical morpheme acquisition, and issues relating to AAC device use when teaching grammatical morpheme use.

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Direct Measurement of the Listening of Hearing-Impaired Children

Journal of Speech and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/jshr.1301.65 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 65-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mary Mira

Keyword(s):

Direct Measurement ◽

Continuous Measurement ◽

Hearing Impaired ◽

Reinforcement System ◽

School Aged Children ◽

Conjugate Reinforcement ◽

Impaired Children ◽

Hearing Impaired Children

Listening, a significant dimension of the behavior of hearing-impaired children, may be measured directly by recording childrens' responses to obtain audio narrations programmed via a conjugate reinforcement system. Twelve hearing-impaired, school-aged children responded in varying ways to the opportunity to listen. Direct and continuous measurement of listening has relevance for evaluation of remediation methods and for discovery of variables potentially related to listening.

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Assessing Language and Literacy Skills of School-Aged Children

Perspectives on School-Based Issues ◽

10.1044/sbi9.2.66 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 66-70

Author(s):

Jennifer Walz Garrett

Keyword(s):

Literacy Skills ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Treatment Goals ◽

Miscue Analysis ◽

Language And Literacy ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

School Aged Children ◽

School Based ◽

Assessment Procedures ◽

Tools And Methods

Abstract School-based speech-language pathologists assess students to establish eligibility, collect baselines for treatment goals, determine progress during intervention and verify generalization of skills. Selecting appropriate assessment tools and methods can be challenging due to time constraints, agency regulations, and availability of tests. This article will describe legal considerations, types of assessments, and the factors involved with the selection and use of various assessment procedures and tools. In addition, speech-language pathologists will learn to calculate words correct per minute (WCPM) and perform miscue analysis, which can provide additional language and literacy information about a child's educational needs.

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