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Knowledge and perception of professionals towards school injuries
M I Kamel1, H Y Atta, R M Youssef
1Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 16, 2007
Summary
School professionals need better awareness of child injuries and associated risks. Training programs are essential for effective prevention strategies and ensuring student safety in schools.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
Background:
- School injuries pose a significant threat to child well-being.
- Understanding the perceptions of school personnel is crucial for developing effective safety measures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge and perceptions of school physicians, nurses, teachers, and social workers regarding school injuries.
- To identify gaps in understanding risk factors and the economic burden of school injuries.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among school-based healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses) and randomly selected teachers and social workers.
- A questionnaire was used to collect data on perceptions of school injury prevalence, risk factors, and preventive strategies.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of teachers and social workers did not perceive school injury as a priority.
- Awareness of economic burden and specific risk factors (e.g., school type, shift, building condition, gender) varied among professionals.
- Increased supervision, building maintenance, and health education were prioritized, with mass media favored over pupil-led initiatives.
Conclusions:
- School professionals, particularly teachers and social workers, require enhanced awareness of school injury extent and risks.
- Effective injury prevention necessitates improved understanding and strategic planning, including pupil involvement.
- Organized training programs for all school personnel are vital for improving child safety in educational settings.
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