ABSTRACT
The objectives of this study was to evaluate the perceived impact of school health program in various secondary schools in the Samaru community, through physical, mental and social wellbeing assessment of the students. Health promotion model was used as the theoretical framework.The Study design was a cross sectional descriptive survey design and simple random sampling method was used to select the samples consisting of 70 students from Government girls Samaru, 52 students from Demonstration secondary school, 21 students from God`s time comprehensive and 17 students from Model learning. Making a total of 160 respondents, data was collected by using self-administered questionnaires. Results reveals that the student`s physical health and wellbeing is lower than expected because the aggregate mean (3.40) is less than the constant or assumed mean (3.50). There is a slight tendency of mental and social deviation from normal wellbeing. These imply that nurses should be involved in active health education to student through collaboration with schools. Recommendations were made to secondary schools and the Government for policy making and interventions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGES
Cover page i
Title ii
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Abstract v
Dedication vi
Acknowledgment vii
Table of contents viii
List of tables x
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background of the study 1
1.1 Statement of the problem 8
1.2 Research Objectives 8
1.3 Research Questions 9
1.4 Significance of the Study 9
1.5 Scope of the Study 10
1.6 Operational Definition of Terms 10
1.7 List of abbreviations 10
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction 13
2.1 Concept of school health services 13
2.2 Component of school health services (SHS) 15
2.2.1 Healthful school environment 15
2.2.2 School feeding service 22
2.2.3 Skill-based health education 24
2.2.4 School health service 26
2.2.5 School, home and community relationships 29
2.3 Empirical studies 30
2.4 Theoretical framework 33
2.5 Application of Theory to the study 34
2.6 Summary 34
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 36
3.1 Research design 36
3.2 Study area 36
3.3 Study population 37
3.4 Sample size and Sampling technique 38
3.5 Research instrument 39
3.6 Administration of questionnaires 39
3.7 Ethical consideration 39
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction 40
4.1 Results 40
4.1.1 Socio-demographic data 41
4.1.2 Physical wellbeing 43
4.1.3 Mental wellbeing 47
4.1.4 Social wellbeing 49
4.2 Test statistics 55
4.3 Summary of major findings 56
CHAPTER FIVE:
DISCUSSION, SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Introduction 58
5.1 Discussion 58
5.2 Summary 62
5.3 Conclusion 63
5.4 Implication for nursing 63
5.5 Recommendations 63
5.6 Suggestions for further studies 64
References 65
Appendix 67
Questionnaire
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1.1 Socio-demographic data 41
Table 4.1.2 Physical wellbeing 43
Table 4.1.2.1 Eye defect 45
Table 4.1.2.2 Type of eye defect 45
Table 4.1.2.3 Dental problem 46
Table 4.1.2.4 Type of dental problem 46
Table 4.1.3 Mental health 47
Table 4.1.4.1 Attending social gathering 49
Table 4.1.4.2 Why not in gatherings 50
Table 4.1.4.3 Body weight 50
Table 4.1.4.4 Perception of weight 51
Table 4.1.4.5 Height and body shape 51
Table 4.1.4.6 Height 52
Table 4.1.4.7 Skin complexion 52
Table 4.1.4.8 Facial outlook 53
Table 4.1.4.9 Facial features 53
Table 4.2 Test statistics 55
