PERCEIVED IMPACT OF SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SAMARU METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT

The objectives of this study was to evaluate the perceived impact of school health program in various secondary schools in the Samaru community, through physical, mental and social wellbeing assessment of the students. Health promotion model was used as the theoretical framework.The Study design was a cross sectional descriptive survey design and simple random sampling method was used to select the samples consisting of 70 students from Government girls Samaru, 52 students from Demonstration secondary school, 21 students from God`s time comprehensive and 17 students from Model learning. Making a total of 160 respondents, data was collected by using self-administered questionnaires. Results reveals that the student`s physical health and wellbeing is lower than expected because the aggregate mean (3.40) is less than the constant or assumed mean (3.50). There is a slight tendency of mental and social deviation from normal wellbeing. These imply that nurses should be involved in active health education to student through collaboration with schools. Recommendations were made to secondary schools and the Government for policy making and interventions.    

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS                                                                                                       PAGES

Cover page                                                                                                                  i

Title                                                                                                                             ii

Declaration                                                                                                                ii

Certification                                                                                                       iii

Abstract                                                                                                                      v

Dedication                                                                                                                  vi

Acknowledgment                                                                                                       vii

Table of contents                                                                                                        viii

List of tables                                                                                                               x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.0 Background of the study                                                                                      1                     

1.1 Statement of the problem                                                                                     8

1.2 Research Objectives                                                                                             8

1.3 Research Questions                                                                                              9

1.4 Significance of the Study                                                                                     9

1.5 Scope of the Study                                                                                               10

1.6 Operational Definition of Terms                                                                          10       

1.7 List of abbreviations                                                                                            10

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE

2.0 Introduction                                                                                                          13

2.1 Concept of school health services                                                                         13       

2.2 Component of school health services (SHS)                                                        15

2.2.1 Healthful school environment                                                                            15

2.2.2 School feeding service                                                                                       22

2.2.3 Skill-based health education                                                                              24

2.2.4 School health service                                                                                         26

2.2.5 School, home and community relationships                                                      29

2.3 Empirical studies                                                                                                   30

2.4 Theoretical framework                                                                                          33

2.5 Application of Theory to the study                                                                       34

2.6 Summary                                                                                                               34

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction                                                                                                          36

3.1 Research design                                                                                                    36

3.2 Study area                                                                                                             36

3.3 Study population                                                                                                   37

3.4 Sample size and Sampling technique                                                                    38

3.5 Research instrument                                                                                              39

3.6 Administration of questionnaires                                                                          39

3.7 Ethical consideration                                                                                            39

CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS

4.0 Introduction                                                                                                          40

4.1 Results                                                                                                                  40

4.1.1 Socio-demographic data                                                                                    41

4.1.2 Physical wellbeing                                                                                             43       

4.1.3 Mental wellbeing                                                                                               47

4.1.4 Social wellbeing                                                                                                49

4.2 Test statistics                                                                                                        55

4.3 Summary of major findings                                                                                 56

CHAPTER FIVE:

DISCUSSION, SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

5.0 Introduction                                                                                                          58

5.1 Discussion                                                                                                             58

5.2 Summary                                                                                                               62

5.3 Conclusion                                                                                                            63

5.4 Implication for nursing                                                                                         63

5.5 Recommendations                                                                                                63

5.6 Suggestions for further studies                                                                             64

References                                                                                                                  65

Appendix                                                                                                                    67

Questionnaire

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1.1 Socio-demographic data                                                                          41

Table 4.1.2 Physical wellbeing                                                                                   43

Table 4.1.2.1 Eye defect                                                                                             45

Table 4.1.2.2 Type of eye defect                                                                                 45

Table 4.1.2.3 Dental problem                                                                                     46

Table 4.1.2.4 Type of dental problem                                                                         46

Table 4.1.3 Mental health                                                                                           47

Table 4.1.4.1 Attending social gathering                                                                    49

Table 4.1.4.2 Why not in gatherings                                                                          50

Table 4.1.4.3   Body weight                                                                                       50

Table 4.1.4.4 Perception of weight                                                                            51

Table 4.1.4.5 Height and body shape                                                                         51

Table 4.1.4.6 Height                                                                                                   52

Table 4.1.4.7 Skin complexion                                                                                  52

Table 4.1.4.8 Facial outlook                                                                                      53

Table 4.1.4.9 Facial features                                                                                      53

Table 4.2 Test statistics                                                                                              55