Perspectives of School Nurses on Implementation of Asnani School Oral Health Program

Authors

  • Najat A. Rabbo Alyafei Manager of Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar Author
  • Bushra Naaz Fathima Jaleel Oral Public Health Coordinator, Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar Author
  • Hamad Al Mudahka Executive Director of Preventive Health, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar Author
  • Samya Ahmad Al Abdulla Executive Director of Operations, Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JDSR/2023(5)154

Keywords:

Oral Public Health, Oral Health Promotion and Prevention

Abstract

Oral health of children has consistently been a key area of focus in public health. School oral health programs are effective and economical approaches to improve oral health of children. This research explores the School Nurses’(SN) perspectives on Asnani School Oral Health Program (ASOHP). Objectives: (1) To access School Nurses’ attitudes towards Asnani School Oral Health Program and manageability of workload assigned in ASOHP (2) To determine School Nurses’ perspectives on ASOHP implementation and gain insights of service evaluation from their viewpoint. (3) To identify SN perceived barriers and elicit their recommendations to improve ASOHP operations. Materials and Methods: An electronic survey was conducted for School Nurses of public primary schools in Qatar that had participated in ASOHP from November 2018 to March 2022 (n=153). Results: 62 School Nurses completed the questionnaire. Response rate was 67.3%. 49 (79%) had reported that ASOHP was beneficial for the students, 60 SNs (97%) were satisfied with ASOHP. Nearly 9 out of 10 SNs reported that Asnani team was fulfilling their duties efficiently (87%). Perceived barrier reported by a few SNs was that the administrative duties in ASOHP were time consuming and they recommended delegating a specific school staff member for supporting ASOHP duties. Conclusion: SNs attitude, perspectives and perceived barriers provide valuable insights that determine their satisfaction with ASOHP. It also reinforces the need of better SN collaboration for the success of ASOHP.

Author Biographies

  • Najat A. Rabbo Alyafei, Manager of Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar

    Manager of Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

  • Bushra Naaz Fathima Jaleel, Oral Public Health Coordinator, Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar


    Bushra Naaz Fathima Jaleel, Oral Public Health Coordinator, Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

  • Hamad Al Mudahka, Executive Director of Preventive Health, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar

    Executive Director of Preventive Health, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

  • Samya Ahmad Al Abdulla, Executive Director of Operations, Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar

    Executive Director of Operations, Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar.

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Published

2025-12-02

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2023): Volume 5 Issue 3

Section

Articles