School Based Dengue Control Programme; Impact of awareness and training on control measures

AbstractThis cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of S. stercoralis infection among 1142 Orang Asli primary schoolchildren in six different states of Peninsular Malaysia. Fecal samples were examined using direct smear, formalin-ether sedimentation (FES), agar plate culture (APC) and PCR techniques. Overall, 15.8% of the children were found to be infected with S. stercoralis. The prevalence was 0.2, 1.3, 15.2 and 13.7% by direct smear, FES, APC and PCR, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that an age of >10 years, being male, belonging to a Proto-Malay tribe, belonging to the Senoi tribe, indiscriminate defecation, using an unimproved water source for drinking water and not wearing shoes when outside were the significant risk factors of infection among these children. In conclusion, we provide new evidence on the occurrence of S. stercoralis in Malaysia to show that there is a relatively high prevalence of infection among Orang Asli schoolchildren. Therefore, the use of specific methods for detecting S. stercoralis should be considered when screening these children for intestinal parasites. Moreover, prevention and control measures specific to S. stercoralis should be integrated into the intestinal parasitic infections control programme in Malaysia.

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A study of the effectiveness of school health education programs on selected mosquito borne diseases: school based cross-sectional study

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172478 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 2728 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jayanthi Sureshbabu ◽

Senthilvel Vasudevan ◽

Priyanka Raj

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

School Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Programme ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Education Programs ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Based ◽

School Health Education

Background: School health education programs provide a convenient platform for engaging the students in health promotion activities. Public health problems like mosquito borne diseases cannot be controlled without active participation of the community and students are a resourceful component of the community who can be encouraged to take up activities to control mosquito borne diseases in the community.Methods: School-based cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2010 to March 2011 among 508 school students selected at random from students studying in the eighth to tenth standard. P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Totally 508 students were included in this study. The number of students unaware of the stages in the mosquito life cycle and the mosquito’s resting habits reduced from 420 (82.68%) to 19 (3.74%) and 103 (20.28%) to 13 (2.56%) respectively. The number of students with correct knowledge of the biting habits of the female mosquito and personal protection (PP) measures increased from 31.69% to 97.05% with statistically highly significant (p <0.0001) and 52.95% to 74.21% respectively.Conclusions: The present study suggested that the school health education program is effective in creating awareness and increasing the knowledge regarding mosquito borne diseases among school children and possibilities of successfully engaging the community at large in the fight against mosquito borne diseases. The need would be to sustain this activity and implement it in schools as part of the vector borne disease control programme.

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The demarcation line in funding for school-based vocational education and training in the United States

Key Qualifications in Work and Education ◽

10.1007/978-94-011-5204-4_6 ◽

1998 ◽

pp. 79-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

George Copa

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Vocational Education ◽

The United States ◽

Education And Training ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Demarcation Line ◽

School Based ◽

And Training

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Vocational Education and Training in Economic Development

Handbook of Research on Comparative Economic Development Perspectives on Europe and the MENA Region - Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-9548-1.ch007 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 127-151

Author(s):

Pinar Feyzioglu Akkoyunlu

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Human Development ◽

New Technologies ◽

High Rate ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

University Graduates ◽

Skilled Workers ◽

School Based ◽

And Training ◽

Unemployment Problem

Education in general is considered and its effect on economic and human development is questioned via the Human Development Index criteria. Education as an investment to human capital is discussed. Secondly, the demand for highly skilled workers and the relation between employment and new technologies are analyzed. The high rate of unemployment of educated youth is a disadvantage for economic and social stability. The importance of vocational education in overcoming this unemployment problem is discussed. Third, the Turkish and German economies and education systems in particular are compared. In Turkey, there is an increase in the number of university graduates but also there is an increase in the number of unemployed educated young people. In this perspective school-based education, a dual system in which school-based education is combined with firm-based training and informal training is explained. The German system is investigated with a view to obtain clues for an efficient education system.

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The Effectiveness of a Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Control Programme in Thailand 2008–2015: Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Veterinary Sciences ◽

10.3390/vetsci5040101 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 101 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Terdsak Yano ◽

Sith Premashthira ◽

Tosapol Dejyong ◽

Sahatchai Tangtrongsup ◽

Mo D. Salman

Keyword(s):

Prevention And Control ◽

Animal Movement ◽

Foot And Mouth Disease ◽

Control Programme ◽

Mouth Disease ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Control Measures ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Foot And Mouth ◽

And Control

Three Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in northern Thailand that occurred during the implementation of the national FMD strategic plan in 2008–2015 are described to illustrate the lessons learned and to improve the prevention and control of future outbreaks. In 2008, during a FMD outbreak on a dairy farm, milk delivery was banned for 30 days. This was a part of movement management, a key strategy for FMD control in dairy farms in the area. In 2009, more than half the animals on a pig farm were affected by FMD. Animal quarantine and restricted animal movement played a key role in preventing the spread of FMD. In 2010, FMD infection was reported in a captive elephant. The suspected source of virus was a FMD-infected cow on the same premises. The infected elephant was moved to an elephant hospital that was located in a different province before the diagnosis was confirmed. FMD education was given to elephant veterinarians to promote FMD prevention and control strategies in this unique species. These three cases illustrate how differences in outbreak circumstances and species require the implementation of a variety of different FMD control and prevention measures. Control measures and responses should be customized in different outbreak situations.

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The School-Based Vocational Education and Training System in Spain

10.1007/978-981-13-8475-2 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Training System ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

School Based ◽

And Training

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Nurse Volunteers in School-Based Hepatitis B Immunization Programs

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/10598405010170040301 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 185-188 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Hayley Mark ◽

Verna G. Conklin ◽

Margaret C. Wolfe

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

School Health ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Local Health ◽

Vaccination Programs ◽

School Year ◽

School Based ◽

B Virus ◽

And Training

School districts across the nation are implementing school-based hepatitis B virus vaccination programs. Because adolescents are at risk of contracting hepatitis B virus, these programs are important in preventing infections. Critical to the success of these programs is having qualified and cost-effective health professionals to administer the vaccine. This article describes the recruitment and training of professional nurse volunteers to administer vaccines in school-based clinics. During the 1998–1999 school year, approximately 60 nurses in Durham, North Carolina, volunteered 300 hours of time to the program. In the first year, the cost of recruiting and training volunteers exceeded the savings from salaried school nurse time. However, savings are expected in future years. Other benefits of recruiting volunteers to administer vaccine include allowing school nurses to remain in their usual assignments, increasing awareness of the health department’s mission and school health in the community, and improving collaboration among local health agencies.

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The impact of farmer and veterinary surgeon concordance on the effectiveness of a lameness control programme for primiparous dairy heifers

Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science ◽

10.1017/s1752756200020974 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2007 ◽

pp. 194-194

Author(s):

N.J. Bell ◽

M.J. Bell ◽

T.G. Knowles ◽

A.J.F. Webster

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Control Programme ◽

Complex Interaction ◽

Control Measures ◽

Detailed Understanding ◽

Dairy Heifers ◽

Control Programmes ◽

Veterinary Surgeon ◽

Foot Lesions ◽

The Impact

Lameness in dairy cattle is a multifactorial problem involving a complex interaction of stockperson, environmental and animal-related hazards. With over 100 potential hazards for lameness, and a multiplicity of control measures arising from each of these hazards, decision making for intervention programmes can be complex. Furthermore, control of foot lesions such as digital dermatitis and claw horn disease may require a detailed understanding of veterinary pathogenesis and epidemiology. Therefore, in order for lameness control programmes to be effective, veterinary involvement may be necessary. This paper examines effect of vet and farmer attitude towards a lameness control programme for primiparous dairy heifers on lameness prevalence.

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