Compliance to the Integrated School Health Policy: Intersectoral and multisectoral collaboration

Rasesemola, Richard M.; Matshoge, Gert P; Ramukumba, Tendani S.

doi:10.4102/curationis.v42i1.1912

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“…Respondents were of the view that preschool vision screening has not been incorporated into the schools' curriculum, and that no written policy exists for Ghanaian preschoolers. Respondents' views were contrary to the government-supported vision screening programmes and policies for children of school-going age in other countries [9,10,12,13]. An important and novel finding in this current study was the observation that children are not screened at the time of preschool enrolment.…”

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“…The introduction of a joint policy statement on vision screening by Practice and Medicine [7] has provided basic recommendations for vision screening in children. Preschool vision screening programmes and policies have been implemented in many countries, including the United States [8], Canada [9], United Kingdom [10], Sweden [11], Australia [12], and South Africa [13]. These vision screenings identify the causes of ocular morbidity in children and offer the best treatment/ management practice, as well as ensuring the consistent availability of vision screening to school-aged children.…”

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Assessment of availability, awareness and perception of stakeholders regarding preschool vision screening in Kumasi, Ghana: An exploratory study

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Background Regardless of the importance of preschool vision screening (PSVS), there is limited data on the current state of these programs in Africa (particularly Ghana). This study sought to investigate the level of awareness and perception of stakeholders regarding PSVS, its availability and related policies/programmes in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study included 100 systematically sampled preschools in the metropolis (using probability proportional-to-size method); 72 private schools and 28 public schools. Convenience sampling was used to recruit stakeholders of preschools (teachers, head teachers, proprietors, administrators, directors, and educationists), and were interviewed using a well-structured questionnaire. Questionnaires were administered to all eligible respondents who were present at the time of data collection. Results A total of 344 respondents participated in the study; 123 (35.8%) males and 221 (64.2%) females. The overall mean age of respondents was 37.63 ±12.20 years (18-71 years). Of the respondents, 215 (62.5%), 94 (27.3%), and 35 (10.2%) were enrolled from private schools, public schools, and Metropolitan Education Directorate, respectively. 73.8% of respondents reported the absence of routine PSVS in schools whereas 90.1% reported no written policies for PSVS in schools. Only 63.6% of respondents were aware of PSVS whereas more than half (59.6%) of all respondents perceived PSVS to be very important for preschoolers. Private school ownership was significantly associated with availability of PSVS whereas age, teachers, private school ownership, and preschool experience > 10 years were significantly associated with awareness of PSVS (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant association between sociodemographic factors and perception of PSVS.

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Assessment of availability, awareness and perception of stakeholders regarding preschool vision screening in Kumasi, Ghana: An exploratory study

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“…In South Africa, Lenkokile, Hlongwane and Clapper (2016:2) add that not all the schools are disseminating and implementing the school health policy effectively. This is in line with the findings of Rasesemola, Matshoge and Ramukumba ( 2019 :2) who indicated that the implementation of school health policies has been a challenge in sub-Saharan countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana and Ghana. The absence of policies and/or the lack of proper dissemination and implementation has negative effects on school children (Hourani & Litz 2018 :38).…”

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A conceptual framework for effective dissemination and implementation of a policy on school health in rural Nigeria

2020

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Background There is a marked inequality between children in public schools and their counterparts in private schools in terms of school healthcare in rural Nigeria. This is because of the ineffective dissemination and implementation of a policy on school health in public schools. Effective dissemination and implementation of such policy can reduce the prevalence of risky health behaviours amongst young people and have a positive effect on academic performance. Objectives The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual framework for the effective dissemination and implementation of a policy on school health in rural Nigeria. Methods This study consisted of four phases as follows: an empirical phase, concept classification, framework development and critical reflection on the conceptual framework. An exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was used to develop the framework. The work of Dickoff et al. was used to classify concepts from the empirical phase. Chinn and Kramer’s nursing theory on generative method was used for the development of the conceptual framework and for critical review. Results The framework consisted of six components, namely, departments of health and education (context); health or educational professionals in the ministries (agents); health or educational practitioners, pupils, parents and communities (recipients); ratification of a policy on school health, stakeholder engagement, training as well as monitoring and evaluation (process); communication, collaborative partnership, commitment and support (dynamics); and effective dissemination and implementation of a policy on school health. Conclusion The framework would be a firm foundation and contribution to improve the health of children in public schools, and well-being and academic performance that would be a good feat towards the future endeavour. The findings of the study are pertinent to school health nursing practice, education and research.

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“…The implementation of similar policies [17] that rely on collaborations between the DoH and DoE has proven somewhat challenging. [18][19][20] Therefore, the success of…”

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When do adolescent mothers return to school? Timing across rural and urban South Africa

2020

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Compliance to the Integrated School Health Policy: Intersectoral and multisectoral collaboration

Cited by 21 publications

References 8 publications

Assessment of availability, awareness and perception of stakeholders regarding preschool vision screening in Kumasi, Ghana: An exploratory study

Assessment of availability, awareness and perception of stakeholders regarding preschool vision screening in Kumasi, Ghana: An exploratory study

A conceptual framework for effective dissemination and implementation of a policy on school health in rural Nigeria

When do adolescent mothers return to school? Timing across rural and urban South Africa

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