Absenteeism, an indicator of the health status of school children in the middle schools of the Molopo region in the North-West Province
Health related absenteeism was identified as a problem in the schools in the Molopo region, needing a multi-disciplinary approach which included the parents. A conceptual framework on absenteeism was used as a guideline for the descriptive research design. Using a convenience sampling technique...
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| Online Access: | Hlonipho, Maria Molebogeng (1995) Absenteeism, an indicator of the health status of school children in the middle schools of the Molopo region in the North-West Province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16958> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16958 |
| Summary: | Health related absenteeism was identified as a problem in the schools in the
Molopo region, needing a multi-disciplinary approach which included the
parents.
A conceptual framework on absenteeism was used as a guideline for the
descriptive research design. Using a convenience sampling technique 426 absentees,
22 teachers and 2 school nurses filled in three separate questionnaires in
ten schools selected to determine the extent of absenteeism due to health related
and other problems, the control measures taken and the awareness of school
personnel.
Health problems were identified as the main reasons for absenteeism. Inadequate
communication between the schools and parents as well as lack of guidelines on
the control of absenteeism, were other problems identified.
Recommendations made related to the provision of school health services that
promote the health status of the pupils based on Primary Health Care principles,
parental involvement in school health matters and the formulation of policies
aimed at controlling absenteeism in schools. === Health Sciences === M.A. (Nursing Science) |
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