The Effect of Training of School Physicians on Their Knowledge Regarding Surveillance in Alexandria

Authors

  • Nessrin El-Nimr Epidemiology Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria, Egypt.
  • Iman Wahdan Epidemiology Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria, Egypt.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5178

Abstract

Background: Surveillance is important in schools. We assessed the effect of a training program on the knowledge of school physicians regarding surveillance. Methods: Seventy school physicians were included. Assessment of their baseline surveillance knowledge was done (pretest). An intervention program was prepared. Assessment of the training program was done using the same data collection tool (post test). Results: Significant difference in the mean knowledge score before and after the intervention was detected. In a multiple linear regression model, the total knowledge score before the intervention and the age of the physician were the only two factors found to be significantly affecting the school physicians' knowledge score after the intervention. Conclusion: Training of school physicians on disease surveillance has an effect on their level of knowledge regarding surveillance.

Author Biography

Nessrin El-Nimr, Epidemiology Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria, Egypt.

Dr. Nessrin Ahmed El-Nimr Dr PH (majoring Epidemiology) Lecturer of Epidemiology - Epidemiology Department - High Institute of Public Health - Alexandria University - Egypt.

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Published

2014-03-09

How to Cite

El-Nimr, N., & Wahdan, I. (2014). The Effect of Training of School Physicians on Their Knowledge Regarding Surveillance in Alexandria. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5178

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