Effect of an Educational Program on Student’s Practices Regarding Prevention and Control of Pandemic Influenza Transmission

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Suez Canal University,

2 Professor of Pediatric Nursing- Faculty of Nursing- Ain Shams University

3 Professor of Pediatric Medicine- Faculty of Medicine- Suez Canal University

10.12816/0029248

Abstract

Background: Influenza is a highly contagious disease that can cause high mortality and
morbidity even between pandemics. Many cases and deaths of influenza not only due to
the disease, but also due to its associated cardiac and pulmonary complications. So
educating hygienic practices for prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission in
schools is very important especially when there is a major public health threat like influenza
pandemic. Aim of the study: was to assess student’s practice regarding prevention and
control of pandemic influenza transmission. It also aims to design, implement and evaluate an
educational program for students about practices for prevention and control of pandemic
influenza transmission. Subjects &methods: Research design: A quasi experimental design
was used. Setting: The study was conducted in four governmental schools in Ismailia.
Subject: The study involved 204 students from 12-18 years. Tools of data collection: Data
were collected using interview questionnaire sheet and observational checklists. Results: Total
score of practices regarding prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission were
improved after implementation of the educational program and after one month later. As
satisfactory practices represented by 100% post educational program and 99.5% after one
month. Conclusion: Implementation of educational program for students improved significantly
the student’s practices about prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission.
Recommendation: The study recommended periodic assessment of student’s practices
regarding prevention of influenza transmission and accordingly apply relevant nursing
intervention.

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