scholarly journals Factors Associated with Hand Washing Practices among Secondary School Students in Ndorwa East Constituency in Kabale District

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Twinomuhwezi Benja
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Kabale District

Despite the worldwide Global Hand Washing Day campaign, which targets school children as the most effective agents for behaviour change, there is limited documentation in various school settings. The purpose of the study was to assess the factors associated with hand washing practices among secondary school students in Ndorwa East Constituency in the Kabale district. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data from a sample of 291 students from five schools. Results: Of the 291 respondents enrolled, 219(77%) washed their hands after the rest room. Factors associated with a higher likelihood of hand washing practice among secondary school students in Ndorwa East Constituency–Kabale District were being aged <18 years (aOR =8.1, 95%CI: 2.65-21.61, p<0.001), presence of water for hand washing (aOR =50.7,95%CI:11.50-309.38,p<0.001), presence of hand washing stations (aOR=7.3,95%CI:2.72-30.37, p<0.001), and cleanliness of hand washing stations (aOR=70.0,95%CI:10.44-605.6, p<0.001). The factors associated with hand washing practices were presence of water for hand washing, the presence of hand washing stations in schools, cleanliness of hand washing stations. The study suggests that the school administrators should sensitize all students to continue practicing washing hands. This would help in preventing students from diseases associated with poor hand hygiene practices.

scholarly journals Knowledge and perception of the role of water, sanitation and hygiene in containment of Ebola virus disease among secondary school students in Ibadan, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 635-643
Author(s):  
Faith I. Edoror ◽  
Elizabeth O. Oloruntoba ◽  
Shade J. Akinsete
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
School Students ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

Abstract This study assessed the knowledge and perception of the role of water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the containment of Ebola virus disease (EVD) among secondary school students in Ibadan, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study of 420 students from eight schools (public and private) in Ibadan was conducted. A semi-structured questionnaire and an observational checklist were used to collect data. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and logistic regression at 5% level of significance. Overall, 60% reported EVD was airborne. A majority (71%) of the respondents had good knowledge of EVD, while a majority (92%) had a good perception of the role of WASH in EVD containment. Class of respondents was significantly (p = 0.045) associated with knowledge of WASH. Although schools had satisfactory sanitary facilities, only a few (21%) sustained good hygiene practices at the end of the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria. Our findings revealed suboptimal knowledge on transmission of EVD, and unsustainable hygiene practices among secondary students post-Nigeria's EVD outbreak. High priority should be given to hygiene education among educators and students. Implementation of monitoring and evaluation of hygiene behaviour among secondary school students should also be a priority.

scholarly journals Relationship between Parents’ Attitude towards Educational Involvement and Academic Performance of Day Secondary School Students in Samia - Kenya

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Nyongesa Oundo ◽  
Moses W. Poipoi ◽  
Dinah S. Were
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Parental Attitude ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educational Involvement ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study attempted to establish the relationship between parents’ attitude towards educational involvement and academic performance of day secondary school students in Samia district. The theoretical framework of this study was derived from functionalist and learning theories. Data for this study was collected from primary sources. The research instruments were questionnaires for students and parents, interview schedules for parents and teachers. The study population comprised of 1804 students, 80 parents representatives and 51 teachers. Cross-section survey design was adopted based on a sample drawn from five secondary schools in the study area. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample 18 teachers and 36 parents while stratified random sampling was used in the selection of 180 students. Spearman Brown Prophesy coefficient formula was used to test the internal consistency of all research instruments. Content validity of research instruments was ascertained by thesis supervisors. Reliability coefficients of the research instruments were approximately 0.70 at 0.05 level of significance. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. ANOVA was used with the help of SPSS to carry out inferential analysis. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, means and percentages) were used in analyzing data. The findings of the study show that parental attitude towards education involvement affects academic performance of day secondary school students in Samia district. The study concluded that parental attitude towards educational involvement affects students’ performance. The study recommended that school administrators and policy makers find ways of enhancing parental involvement towards education.Key words:  Academic performance, Attitude, Educational involvement, Parents, Relationship

scholarly journals Use of Information Technology for Communication and Learning in Secondary School Students with a Hearing Disability

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Theeratorn Lersilp ◽  
Suchitporn Lersilp
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hearing Disability ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Schools For The Deaf

Information technology (IT) is important to meet the needs of students with a hearing disability in special Thai school settings. The aim of this paper was to research the use and opinion of IT for communication and learning from students with a hearing disability in schools for the deaf. The IT in this study included information devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets. This study used the stratified random sampling method for enrolling its participants. Data collected from 192 students with a hearing disability using a self-administered questionnaires. Results found that most of these students knew about chat applications, for example, Line, Facebook, Messenger and face-to-face conversation apps. Furthermore, most of these students contacted people with hearing problems by sending messages through Facebook, Line and face-to-face applications. The main reasons why they used IT was for convenience and general conversation. A study of opinions on the use of IT by students with a hearing disability found that most of them agreed that IT equipment contributed to their participation in various activities, including conversations with their relatives and friends on social networking. Conclusion and discussions were included.

scholarly journals Cannabis Use among Secondary School Students in Jamaica: Factors Associated with Age of Initiation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Bernard ◽  
W Abel ◽  
P Whitehorne-Smith ◽  
G Mitchell ◽  
E Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Associated

Some Factors Associated with Substance Abuse among Secondary School Students in Trinidad and Tobago

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Singh ◽  
N. Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Religious Involvement ◽  
Educational Expectations ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test

This study attempts to investigate factors associated with involvement in substance abuse in Trinidad and Tobago, through a survey of 1603 secondary school students, aged fourteen to eighteen years. Analysis of the data using the Chi-square test indicates a significant association ( p < .001) between involvement in substance abuse and the following factors: grades at school, importance of religious involvement, amount of spending money obtained, confidence placed in parents/peers, parental involvement in alcohol consumption and educational expectations. Generally, the study indicates that youth less committed to traditional values, show a greater tendency to be involved in substance abuse. Involvement also appears to be associated with low self esteem and low educational expectations.

scholarly journals Assessment of Hand-Washing Habits Among Secondary School Students in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1924-1930
Author(s):  
Ali Ibrahim Noshili
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Increased Risk

The health effects of infectious diseases affecting school-aged children continue to be a source of concern in the majority of low- and middle-income nations, owing to poor personal hygiene habits and insufficient sanitary facilities in public primary schools. Schoolchildren and primary school pupils are at increased risk due to a lack of attention to a fundamental yet crucial aspect of personal hygiene, such as continually washing hands with soap under running water, and even due to a lack of information of correct hand washing with soap practice. In recent years, public health concerns about communicable diseases such as respiratory infection and pneumonia have increased. The majority of school students are more exposed to infectious risk factors as a result of their frequent engagement in unhealthy behaviors. The purpose of this study is to determine the handwashing habits of Saudi Arabian secondary school students. The study employed a cross-sectional design in which an online survey was used to assess handwashing habits. Boys and girls from Saudi Arabia's secondary schools were included in the population. Statistical software was used to synthesize and analyze the data collected. The findings indicate that there was a relatively high level of commitment to hand washing. Additionally, findings indicated that the primary reason for skipping hand washing was a lack of recall. When it comes to handwashing materials in schools, the majority of participants prefer water and soap. The study discovered that the majority of secondary school students are unaware of the dangers associated with improper handwashing. Regression analysis revealed that there are significant predictors of handwashing commitment. Factors influencing secondary school students' handwashing habits include their region, academic year, gender, age, and parent's education. Thus, hygiene education programs in schools and communities should be implemented to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene.

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