Kamel M I, Atta H Y, Youssef R M, Teleb N A
Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
J Egypt Public Health Assoc. 1999;74(1-2):207-26.
As injuries remain a threat to children everywhere including school, this study was undertaken to reveal the knowledge and perceptions of school physicians, nurses, teachers and social workers regarding school injuries. To accomplish this aim, all school-based clinics operated by a physician were identified. All physicians and nurses were included in this survey. In addition, a teacher or a social worker was randomly selected from the same school. They were requested to fill in a questionnaire to collect relevant information. Findings indicate that school injury is not perceived as a priority problem by all social workers and 68.5% of teachers. Moreover, its economic burden was not perceived by one third of physicians and nurses. Regarding associated risk factors, more than 80% of the surveyed professionals recognized nine out of the 16 stated factors as a risk for school injuries. However, less than 80% viewed that the risk of school injury is higher in technical schools, schools which include more than one educational stage as well as in the evening shift. Moreover, less than 80% of nurses recognized that a higher risk is associated with poorly kept school building, primary schools and methods of transportation. Furthermore, less than 80% of teachers recognized that boys are at a much higher risk of injuries. Surveyed professionals ranked increase supervision, continuous maintenance of school building as well as health education activities as priority preventive strategies. Mass media was the method of health education that received the highest priority while the least were pupils' activities and the organization of an injury prevention day. It can be concluded that, school professionals, exceptionally teachers and social workers need to be aware of the extent of school injuries and the risks associated with their occurrence. Such awareness is the key issue in ensuring the safety of children while they are at school. Moreover, it is indispensable for the planning and implementation of effective preventive strategies. They should also recognize that pupils' involvement is a highly effective mean of creating awareness about safety and to encourage them to take the responsibility of their safety as well as that of other pupils. Organized training programs directed to all personnel in the area of school injuries are deemed essential.
由于伤害对包括学校在内的各地儿童仍然构成威胁，开展了这项研究以揭示学校医生、护士、教师和社会工作者对学校伤害的认识和看法。为实现这一目标，确定了所有由医生运营的校内诊所。所有医生和护士都纳入了本次调查。此外，从同一所学校中随机挑选一名教师或一名社会工作者。要求他们填写一份问卷以收集相关信息。研究结果表明，所有社会工作者和68.5%的教师并未将学校伤害视为优先问题。此外，三分之一的医生和护士并未意识到其经济负担。关于相关风险因素，超过80%的受访专业人员认为所列出的16项因素中有9项是学校伤害的风险因素。然而，不到80%的人认为职业学校、包含多个教育阶段的学校以及夜校发生学校伤害的风险更高。此外，不到80%的护士认识到学校建筑维护不善、小学和交通方式与更高的风险相关。此外，不到80%的教师认识到男孩受伤的风险要高得多。受访专业人员将加强监督、持续维护学校建筑以及开展健康教育活动列为优先预防策略。大众媒体是健康教育方法中优先级最高的，而优先级最低的是学生活动和组织伤害预防日。可以得出结论，学校专业人员，尤其是教师和社会工作者需要意识到学校伤害的程度及其发生相关的风险。这种意识是确保儿童在校安全的关键问题。此外，这对于有效预防策略的规划和实施不可或缺。他们还应认识到，学生的参与是提高安全意识的高效手段，并鼓励他们对自己以及其他学生的安全负责。针对学校伤害领域所有人员的有组织培训项目被认为至关重要。
