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An education program to increase teacher knowledge about sickle cell disease.

Allison A King1, Sujie Tang, Kim L Ferguson

  • 1Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S. Euclid Ave., Campus Box 8116, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. king_a@kids.wustl.edu

The Journal of School Health
|March 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This sickle cell disease (SCD) education program significantly improved teacher knowledge on SCD complications and stroke risks. While understanding of inheritance and diagnosis improved, IEP knowledge showed no significant change.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pediatric Hematology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects numerous students in educational settings.
  • Teachers require specialized knowledge to support students with SCD effectively.
  • Existing educational gaps hinder optimal classroom management for students with SCD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted SCD education program for K-12 teachers.
  • To enhance teacher understanding of SCD inheritance, prevalence, complications, and management strategies.
  • To assess the impact of the program on teachers' knowledge regarding Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Main Methods:

  • An educational program covering SCD inheritance, complications, strokes, and IEPs was delivered.

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  • A pretest and posttest design was employed to measure knowledge acquisition.
  • Eighty-one teachers of students with SCD participated in the 30-45 minute program.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall correct answers increased from 72.5% to 83.1% (p=0.0001).
    • Significant improvements were noted in understanding heredity (32% to 66%), prevalence (81% to 94%), silent stroke diagnosis (21% to 80%), and overt stroke therapy (40% to 75%).
    • No significant change in knowledge regarding IEPs was observed (80% to 87%).

    Conclusions:

    • The SCD education program effectively increased teacher knowledge on key aspects of the disease.
    • Targeted education is crucial for improving teacher preparedness in managing students with SCD.
    • Further strategies may be needed to enhance teacher understanding of IEPs in the context of SCD.