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[Health education in school]
R M Masvidal1, E Lorenzo, M C Arteta
1Area Básica de Salud Castelldefels, Barcelona.
Atencion Primaria
|April 15, 1995
Summary
Teachers in basic education schools recognize the importance of health education and need support. Integrating health education into various subjects is seen as the most effective approach, aligning with broader health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Educational Health
- School Health Programs
Background:
- Health education is a key component of basic education.
- Understanding teacher perspectives is crucial for effective school health programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess current health education content in basic (EGB) schools.
- To gather teacher opinions on school-based health education.
- To foster dialogue between educators and health professionals.
Main Methods:
- A crossover study design was employed.
- Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection.
- The study targeted all teachers in EGB schools in Castelldefels.
Main Results:
- 57% of teachers responded to the survey.
- A significant majority (56.8%) deemed health education necessary, with 33.1% considering it essential.
- Teachers highlighted the need for technical support and appropriate materials.
- Integrating health education across different school subjects was favored by most teachers.
Conclusions:
- Teachers are well-positioned to deliver health education.
- Confirming teachers' awareness of health education's importance is vital.
- Primary care teams should serve as a resource for teachers seeking technical assistance.