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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES

SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES. Dr. Pracheth R. Objective. Explain the objectives and components of School Health Service in detail. Outline. Introduction History Health problems Objectives Aspects Administration. Introduction. Economical, powerful means: community health

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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES

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  1. SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES Dr. Pracheth R

  2. Objective Explain the objectives and components of School Health Service in detail

  3. Outline • Introduction • History • Health problems • Objectives • Aspects • Administration

  4. Introduction • Economical, powerful means: community health • Earlier only medical examination- now: health, well being of school children

  5. History • Baroda: 1909 • Bhore Committee • Secondary Education Committee: 1953 • School Health Committee: 1960 • Five year plans • Used to be token service- now evolved

  6. Health problems of school child • Malnutrition • Infectious diseases • Intestinal parasites • Diseases of skin, eye and ear • Dental caries

  7. Objectives • Positive health • Prevent diseases • Early diagnosis, treatment, follow-up • Awaken health consciousness • Healthful environment

  8. School health components

  9. Health appraisal • Periodic Medical Examination • History, examination, vision, urine • Parents , teachers: quarterly height • Role of school personnel • Daily morning inspection

  10. School teacher

  11. Remedial measures and follow-up • Special clinics: primary health centers • Clinic days: intimated • Beds: referral hospitals

  12. Prevention of communicable diseases • Immunization, records

  13. Healthful school environment • Location: • Central, roads • Away: cinema , factories, busy places • Site: • Suitable high land, no dampness • Around 10 acres: high school, 5 acres: primary school

  14. Continued…. • Structure: • Nursery, secondary schools: single storied • Exterior walls: 10 inches, heat resistant • Classroom: • Verandahs attached to classrooms • No classroom : more than 40 • Per capita space: 10 square feet

  15. Continued…. • Furniture: • Suit age of students • Single desks and chairs • Desks: minus type, chairs: back rests • Doors and windows: • Windows : broad, height 2 to 6 feet –ground • Door+ window :25% of floor space

  16. Continued…. • Colour: • Inside colour white, periodically white washed • Lighting: • Sufficient natural light • Water supply: independent safe, portable • Eating facilities: vendors, mid day meals-room • Lavatory:

  17. Nutritional services • Mid-day school meal: • At least one nourishing meal, no profit no loss • Applied Nutrition Programme: • UNICEF: form of implements, seeds, manure, water supply

  18. Mid-day meal

  19. First aid and emergency care • Teachers training programme • Tackle emergencies: • Accidents leading to minor/serious injuries • Medical emergencies: gastroenteritis, colic, epileptic fits • Fully equipped first aid kit

  20. Mental health • Juvenile delinquency, maladjustment, drug addiction- few problems • School teacher shapes students- prevents problems • Counselors, psychologists

  21. Dental health • Provide dental examination once a year • School dentist: preliminary inspection of teeth, prophylactic cleansing

  22. Eye health services • Early detection of refractive errors, squint,amblyopia • Treat eye infections: trachoma • School personnel: important role-screening • Ophthalmic assistants: identify, treat refractive errors

  23. Health education • Personal hygiene • Environmental health • Family life

  24. Educate handicapped children • Assist handicapped, maximum potential • Productive, independent member of society School health records • Identifying data, past health history • Records: physical examination

  25. School health administration • Primary health centers in rural areas: whole time medical officer cover 5,000 to 6,000 children • School Health Committees: at village, block, district level

  26. Summary • Health appraisal • Remedial measures, follow-up • Prevent communicable diseases • Healthful school environment • Nutrition

  27. Continued….. • First aid , emergency care • Mental health • Dental health • Eye health services • Health education

  28. Continued….. • Educate handicapped children • School health records * Weekly assignment uploaded -Yengage

  29. Questions • Describe in detail the importance and objectives of school health services in India. Mention various aspects of school health services that are to be provided (2+4=6 marks) 2. Describe the organization of school health services programme in your state (3 marks)

  30. THANKS

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