This study compared the training and protocols used by two groups of elementary school hearing screeners: one group of school nurses and one group of contractually hired personnel. The participants were asked to complete a survey concerning their training, screening protocols, and opinions on minimal hearing loss (MHL). Results revealed that the school nurses listed more sources of training and...

OBJECTIVES To determine prevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia trachomatis among female secondary school students and to develop potential selective screening strategies. METHODS A cross sectional survey was conducted in the 17 school medical centres in Antwerp municipality, Belgium. All female students of forms 5 or 6, who were due for their medical check up during the school year 1996-7, ...

Universal screening of emotional and behavioral problems among students warrants further consideration by school professionals. School-based universal screening may provide opportunities for early identification and intervention, ultimately preventing the development of more severe problems and promoting more positive outcomes in the future. The Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) ...

BACKGROUND Screening of students' health problems could lead to timely prevention and control of many health disorders. This study aimed to determine the nationwide prevalence of common disorders through school health screening program in Iran METHODS This cross-sectional national screening program was conducted in 2007-2008 among first- and third-grade-students in primary schools, first-grad...

BACKGROUND This study determined the importance of including tests for refractive errors in vision screening. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we performed a random cluster sampling of schoolchildren in the city of Dezful, Iran. After sampling and obtaining informed written consents from their parents, children underwent examinations at the school sites. Students underwent tests of visu...