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Should school nurses measure blood pressure?

J E Kelsall1, A R Watson

  • 1Child Health Unit, General Hospital, Nottingham.

Public Health
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Routine blood pressure screening in junior schools is feasible and well-tolerated by children and staff. This approach identifies few children needing follow-up, supporting its integration into school health appraisals.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • School Health

Background:

  • Early detection of hypertension is crucial for long-term cardiovascular health.
  • School-based health appraisals offer a unique opportunity for population-level health screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of routine blood pressure measurement in junior school children.
  • To determine the rate of follow-up required for elevated blood pressure readings in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Blood pressure was measured as part of routine health appraisals for junior school children.
  • Data collected included the number of children screened, those requiring follow-up, and referrals.

Main Results:

  • The procedure was well-accepted by both children and school staff, with no significant anxiety reported.
  • Out of 677 children screened, only 9 (1.33%) needed follow-up, with 2 referred to hospital outpatient services.

Conclusions:

  • Routine blood pressure measurement is a safe and effective component of school health appraisals.
  • School nurses, with adequate support, should be empowered to conduct blood pressure screenings in schools.

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