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How schools perceive the school health service.

T K Fox1, M G Rankin, S S Salmon

  • 1South & East Community Unit, Eastern Health & Social Services Board, Malone Place Clinic, Belfast.

Public Health
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Schools perceive a need for improved communication and more information from the School Health Service (SHS). Key concerns include social problems and a desire for enhanced health education for pupils.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Growing awareness of evolving priorities within School Health Services (SHS) necessitates practice evaluation.
  • This study investigates school perceptions of SHS to identify concerns and gather improvement suggestions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine school perceptions of the School Health Service (SHS).
  • To identify school concerns regarding SHS.
  • To obtain school suggestions for improving SHS.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to primary and post-primary schools.
  • Despite communication efforts, response rate was low (26/64).

Main Results:

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  • Most respondents lacked knowledge about SHS services and requested more information.
  • Half of the schools expressed dissatisfaction, citing poor communication, lack of information, and inability to address social issues.
  • Schools suggested improved communication (schools, SHS, parents) and enhanced health education.

    • Conclusions:

    • Schools desire greater awareness of SHS functions and improved communication channels.
    • Addressing social problems and enhancing health education are critical for improving SHS effectiveness.
    • Despite challenges, schools welcomed the SHS initiative to seek feedback.