background : schools have an important role in developing the countries. physical, health and safety factors are essential for normal growth of students' body, spirit and learning. by using environmental health protocols, it is easier to achieve these aims. methods : the aim of this research is to study the environmental health conditions in the primary schools of ghorve, west of iran. this obs...

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- ...

A significant number of children have chronic health conditions that interfere with normal activities, including school attendance and active participation in the learning process. Management of students' chronic conditions is complex and requires an integrated system. Models to improve chronic disease management have been developed for the medical system and public health. Programs that addres...

objective: the main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of social skill training as a classroom program in schoolgirl students of a primary school with a control group. method: the 4th grade school girls of two classes in a primary school and at least one of their parents or caregivers participated in this study and they were allocated in the case and control groups. the student'...

Provision of health care in schools is a logical component of an advanced industrial society; however, health care providers have struggled to make universal school health and mental health a reality. Despite the President_s New Freedom Commission Report that stressed the need for school-based mental health in the context of a wider public health agenda, school mental health services and suppor...

Health, including visual health, is inextricably linked to school achievement, quality of life, and economic productivity.1 Introducing health education in schools is essential as knowledge and good habits acquired at an early age are likely to persist. Globally, 19 million children are living with vision impairment2 and approximately 12 million children have a signifi cant, uncorrected refract...

The school nurse has a crucial role in the seamless provision of comprehensive health services to children and youth. Increasing numbers of students enter schools with chronic health conditions that require management during the school day. This policy statement describes for pediatricians the role of the school nurse in serving as a team member in providing preventive services, early identific...

School health programmes as a platform to deliver high-impact health interventions are currently underrated by decision makers and do not get adequate attention from the international public health community. We describe the award-winning Fit for School Approach from the Philippines as an example of a large-scale, integrated, cost-effective and evidence-based programme that bridges the gap betw...

The delivery of prevention services to children and adolescents through traditional healthcare settings is challenging for a variety of reasons. Parent- and community-focused services are typically not reimbursable in traditional medical settings, and personal healthcare services are often designed for acute and chronic medical treatment rather than prevention. To provide preventive services in...