Medicine education as a part of health education: the implementation in Finnish comprehensive schools

Siitonen, Piia; Hämeen‐Anttila, Katri; Keinonen, Tuula; Vainio, Kirsti

doi:10.1080/14635240.2013.871409

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“…The final sample size was 1664 due to duplicate questionnaires sent to the same teacher. In total, 928 questionnaires were returned, representing a total response rate of 56% . Of these respondents, 690 were teaching or had taught health‐related subjects.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This sampling method was used because in Finland there is a high rate of trade union organization of teachers (95%) . The sampling procedure has previously been described in detail …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This study was part of a larger study concerning medicine education in comprehensive schools as part of health education. [15,22] The study population consisted of a stratified random sample of 1700 teachers: 700 class teachers in primary schools (Grades 1-6, 7-12-year-olds) and 1000 subject teachers in lower secondary schools (Grades 7-9, 13-16-year-olds). Teachers were selected from the members of their respective national trade unions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[23] The sampling procedure has previously been described in detail. [22] Data collection Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that had first been pilot-tested with a convenience sample of 100 teachers. Three sections of the questionnaire were used in this study: guidelines and practices for medication administration in school, beliefs about medicines, and background information on the respondent and the respondent's school.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In total, 928 questionnaires were returned, representing a total response rate of 56%. [22] Of these respondents, 690 were teaching or had taught health-related subjects. Of these, 667 (334 primary and 333 lower secondary teachers) were working in a comprehensive school at that time, and formed the final Beliefs about medicines questionnaire; a higher mean indicated a stronger belief about the concept described.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A national approach to medicines information research: A systematic review

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Regardless of some methodological pitfalls, MI research conducted in Finland since 2000 provides multifaceted understanding of MI practices and their development needs. Research should shift towards larger research lines having a stronger theory base and study designs to deepen the understanding of MI practices and behaviors, and effectiveness of MI in different healthcare settings. Future research should cover also the use of electronic MI sources and services which apply modern information technology to clinical decision making and medication reviews, national MI policy, MI literacy, MI needs of HCPs and consumers.

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Promotion of appropriate knowledge and attitude towards medicines among schoolchildren in Jordan: the role of teachers

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Abuloha

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2019

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Objectives The current study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of schoolteachers in Jordan towards medication. Furthermore, it assessed teachers' views regarding the importance of school education in the promotion of appropriate and safe use of medicines. Methods All Facebook groups of teachers who were members of the Jordan Teachers Syndicate and/or teachers employed by Jordan Ministry of Education were invited to participate. A cross-sectional online survey using a validated pre-piloted anonymous Arabic questionnaire was created using Google documents. The questionnaire was automatically hosted via a unique URL. Researchers downloaded real-time questionnaire responses. Data were coded and entered into SPSS database for windows version 22 for statistical analysis. Key findings A total of 902 teachers filled in the questionnaire. The mean knowledge score achieved in multiple-choice questions was 2.43 AE 0.51 out of 4.00. The top three factors affecting all of teachers' knowledge questions were as follows: age, the presence of chronic disease, and the school grade that they taught. Teachers showed variation in their attitude towards education about medicines in children. The majority (80.7%) of teachers were unfamiliar with education about medication and had never taught schoolchildren about any issues related to proper use of medications. Conclusions The study highlighted that teachers' knowledge about medicines was not satisfactory enough for them to become active health educators. At the same time, they were willing to educate children about proper use of medicines, and such education should be started at the first grade (i.e. 6 years old).

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Medicine education as a part of health education: the implementation in Finnish comprehensive schools

Cited by 13 publications

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Medication management in comprehensive schools in Finland: teachers’ perceptions

Medication management in comprehensive schools in Finland: teachers’ perceptions

A national approach to medicines information research: A systematic review

Promotion of appropriate knowledge and attitude towards medicines among schoolchildren in Jordan: the role of teachers

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