scholarly journals Perspective: Opportunities and Scope for Expanded Deworming Programs for Soil-Transmitted Helminths in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumudha Aruldas ◽  
Ajay Kumar Khera ◽  
Sitara Swarna Rao Ajjampur
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
School Based ◽  
School Health Programs ◽  
The Government ◽  
Child Health Programs

The current deworming strategy for soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) focuses on pre-school and school-aged children and women in the reproductive age to eliminate morbidity. However, mathematical modeling and meta-analysis show that STH could be eliminated if the entire population, including adults, were treated. The Government of India (GOI) has been deworming children through various maternal and child health programs and school health programs. One of the largest initiatives is the school-based biannual deworming program for children aged 1-19 years in the ‘National Deworming Day’ since 2015. Women of the reproductive age have the opportunity to get dewormed under the Anemia Free India program. Adult men and women have the opportunity to receive Albendazole in the lymphatic filariasis (LF) endemic districts. The gaps in deworming are women above the age of 49 and adult men above 19 years, living in non-LF endemic areas. Understanding gaps in deworming will help plan policy changes and program strategies for STH elimination in India, which has 21% of the global STH burden, as well as in other STH endemic countries.

scholarly journals School Nurses: An Indispensable Resource for Health Promotion in Ontario's Children and Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagmara Mroczkowska
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
School Health ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
School Health Programs

School nurses play an important role in the promotion of physical, mental, and social health, as well as the prevention of disease and injury in school-aged children. Promotion of health is also a central goal of the Ontario government, and is codified in the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). Part I of this paper demonstrates that a reasonable interpretation of the HPPA supports the implementation of a robust school nurse program that can meet the health needs of children. Part II explores the shortcomings of current school health programs in Ontario and provides policy reasons that support a comprehensive school nurse program.  Part III identifies logistical barriers to the implementation of a school nurse program that need to be overcome in order to plan and provide adequate school nurse programs. A significant increase in the availability of school nurses is an optimal way to fulfill the Ontario government’s legislative objectives of protecting and promoting public health in its communities. The scope of practice of registered nurses places them in the best position to implement and ensure that the goals of the HPPA are met in Ontario’s schools.

School Health, Policy & Practice

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
School Health ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Pediatric Health Care ◽  
School Health Programs

Provides pediatric health care professionals with guidelines for developing health programs for school-aged children. The link between a child’s health and his or her performance in school has been firmly established. What isn’t always clear are the best ways to promote student health to improve student success. This AAP manual provides pediatric health care professionals with guidelines for communicating with schools and developing health programs for school-aged children, with a focus on health and illness management as they relate to a child’s educational problems and potential. Specific health issues are also addressed, including obesity, learning and discipline problems, chronic illness, school sports, STDs, pregnancy, child abuse, drug abuse, and more. Highlights include: definitions, scope, and goals of school health programs, recent AAP policy statements and guidelines school health services and education, nutrition, dietary practices, and school food service, preschool and special needs health issues, evaluation of school health programs, childhood obesity and nutrition education. Important topics include: Health Services, Special Education, Populations with Unique Needs, School-based Health Centers, Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services, Nutrition, Dietary Practices, Injury Prevention and School Safety, Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sports Comprehensive Health Education, The School Environment, Program Evaluation, School Health Program Models, School Health Online Resources.

scholarly journals Peran Guru dalam Kegiatan Promosi Kesehatan Pencegahan Obesitas pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Hermien Nugraheni ◽  
Aryadiva N Prayoga ◽  
Wanda Nur Aida
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Health Center ◽  
School Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Health Programs

Background: Primary school-aged children are at risk of having health problems. One of the health problems that can cause disruption of growth and development is obesity. School is one of the parties who play an important role in providing health education for children which aims to improve healthy living habits of children. The role of school primarily teacher was very important to prevent children obesity. The purpose of this study was to identify the role of teachers in health promotion activities in elementary schools for prevent obesity Method: This study was conducted using descriptive analytical design with cross sectional approach, complemented with qualitative data. The population in this study were teachers in elementary schools who appointed as health school teachers in the working area of Kedungmundu Health Center, Semarang City. Sample of this study was selected purposively by the criteria of active and inactive school health programs. The total sample was 14 teachers for each group, therefore totally 28 teachers involved in this study. Data was collected using face to face interview with trained enumerator and participants signed informed consent before interviewed.   Results: level of Knowledge and attitudes of teachers about health promotion schools for preventing student’s obesity were higher between active and non-active school health program. Teacher's age and education were significantly associated with active school programs with p value 0.039 and 0.040 respectively. Teachers from active school health programs were younger (<30 years old) and have higher education (bachelor) than those who are not active school. Teachers from active school health programs are more initiative to run activities which support nutritional behavior such as provision healthy canteens and physical activities outside the class course rather than only waiting for activities from the health center.  

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