Development and evaluation of a school-based asthma educational program

Aloola, Noha Al; Saba, Maya; Nissen, Lisa; Alewairdhi, Huda Abdullaziz; Alaloola, Alhnouf; Saini, Bandana

doi:10.1080/02770903.2016.1218015

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“…It was due to their history with such children. Moreover, the study suggested that educational programs can be effective in terms of training teachers and in enhancing their knowledge (Al Aloola et al, 2017). However, in Jordan, the primary school teachers are only responsible for managing the patients with asthma because there are no school nurses, available in Jordanian schools (Kawafha & Tawalbeh, 2015).…”

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Ability of School Teachers to Manage Asthmatic Attacks Among School Going Children in Jordan

Kawafha¹

2018

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Background: Chronic asthma has been characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing and breathing. However, the frequency and severity of the disease vary from one person to another. Purpose:The study aims to assess the ability of school teachers for providing appropriate mediation for the students, who suffer asthmatic attack at school. Design:The study has incorporated descriptive cross sectional quantitative research design to investigate the capability of school teachers in managing asthmatic attack among children. Methods:Teachers from primary schools have been recruited by using cluster random sample, and a structured questionnaire has been used for data collection. The data acquired from the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results:The results showed that the teachers lack awareness about asthma and unable to manage students with asthma. None of the teachers had received educational conference or workshop about asthma. Conclusion:The study has concluded that the level of knowledge of school teachers regarding asthma is limited and not satisfactory; and teachers are also unable to take care for students with asthma.

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Ability of School Teachers to Manage Asthmatic Attacks Among School Going Children in Jordan

Kawafha¹

2018

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“…Awareness amongst teachers may create awareness amongst students 13 . School-based asthma educational programme for teachers can significantly improve teachers' knowledge of asthma and their competence in providing asthma-related first aid interventions during emergencies 14 . Awareness about asthma triggers, specifically environmental pollution, should be created amongst community leaders and policymakers.…”

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