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ا. م. د علي فارس عبد الحسين

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2018 Evaluation of Teachers’ Knowledge about the Early Detection for Chickenpox Diseases at the Primary Schools in Al-Hilla City Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
ABSTRACT Background: Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Most people recover without complications, but sometimes the infection can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia and inflammation of the brain. Objectives: The study aims at evaluating teacher’ knowledge about the early detection of chickenpox diseases at primary schools in Al-Hilla city. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted, included (181) primary school, (30) in urban and rural area of primary schools in AL- Hilla city, December 1th 2017 to June 5th 2018, evaluating teacher’ knowledge about the early detection of chickenpox diseases. A probability (simple random sample) of sample of 60 teachers who were attending urban and rural area of primary schools. The data were collected through the utilization of the developed questionnaire after the validity and reliability are estimated, and by means of interview technique. Reliability of the questionnaire is determined through a pilot study and the validity through (16) experts. The data analyzed through the use of the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis procedures. Results: The findings of the present study indicate that the overall evaluation of teachers’ knowledge about the early detection for chickenpox diseases was poor. Conclusions: The study conclude if that lack of teacher ‘s knowledge about early detection of chickenpox diseases in general in regard to common childhood communicable diseases. Recommendations: The study recommended the needs to teachers that everyone is responsible for prevention of the spread of a communicable disease such as oneself, parents, schools, community members, etc. Key words: Evaluation, Teachers’ Knowledge, Chickenpox Diseases.