Implementación del proyecto de escuelas promotoras de salud de los centros escolares de cobertura de Plan Internacional Unidad de Programa Santa Lucia. 2012

Abstract

The purpose of this research Works is to implement the Health Promoting Projet Schools in educational establishments with international plan coverage of Santa Lucia Unit programs to strengthen knowledge and health practices in the community San Pablo Guayas province, the universe considered was 90 school children, the type of study was cross-sectional observation and knowledge diagnosis of techniques collection of information was applied, as well as the survey and an observation guide. The diagnostic results set up that 78% of children do not have a satisfactory knowledge on the prevention of various types of diseases occurring in school children; according to health risks the 62% of the Education Unit has regular knowledge and the 87% do not know about the use and correct classification of garbage bins for the organic and inorganic residues disposal. The evaluation of the educational program reaches an average of 80% of children concerning to the results expected. It is concluded that health conditions and health care hygiene practices are not ideal and it is necessary to implement actions of health education in schools to strengthen knowledge on prevention of different diseases that affect children.