Application of Peplau’s Theory Model to Overcome Intestinal Parasites and Anemia among Schoolchildren

Nehal Allam,Wafa A.Al Megrin,Zeinab Al Orapy

doi:10.12691/ajnr-5-6-3

Abstract

Aims: This study monitored the effect of applying therapeutic interactions model based on Peplau's theory on schoolchildrenâs health status and prevention of intestinal parasite infestation and anemia .We assessed children and parents' knowledge, skills, and adaptive behaviors for dealing with intestinal parasite infestation and anemia. Design. A descriptive quantitative, pre/post-test design was used, with an age and sex-matched control group. Nonprobability, purposive sampling of 600 schoolchildren was recruited from 6 primary schools in East and South Cairo governorate, Egypt. Methods. There were 6 stages of data collection as this more clearly explains the content of this section. I. A pre/post Peplau's theory model questionnaire for structured interviews II. Pre/post application of interpersonal process of therapeutic interaction model assessment format which is based on Peplauâs theory and includes 4 phases. III. Observation Checklists (pre/post format). IV. Child/Parent Guidance Booklet. V. Parasitological Examination VI. Blood sample analysis Results. There were highly significant effects of model application on schoolchildren health, and a strong association between prevention and management. Conclusions. The study concluded that prevalence of intestinal parasite infection and anemia between the 2 settings was significant. Following the intervention, child health status was excellent and schoolchildren had a complete understanding of care management.

Highlights

Intestinal protozoan infections among the pediatric age group remain a chief worldwide public health challenge, in developing countries
In addition [2] mentioned that intestinal parasitic infections are spread worldwide, with the highest frequency and intensity happening in developing countries where more than 1.5 billion people, 24% of the world’s population, are presently infected
A descriptive quantitative, pre/post-test design was used in this study with an age and sex-matched control group to address the following research question: To what extent does the application of Peplau's Theory, therapeutic interactions model, promote schoolchildren’s health? Can the application of Peplau's theory, therapeutic interactions model, overcome intestinal parasite infections and anemia? Does supplying children with knowledge, skills, and adaptive behaviors have an impact on dealing with the disease?

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Introduction

Intestinal protozoan infections among the pediatric age group remain a chief worldwide public health challenge, in developing countries. Hotez et al, [1] stated that in the Middle East and North Africa, which comprises of 20 countries, there are nearly 400 million people suffered from parasites. In addition [2] mentioned that intestinal parasitic infections are spread worldwide, with the highest frequency and intensity happening in developing countries where more than 1.5 billion people, 24% of the world’s population, are presently infected. Contagions are extensively disseminated in tropical and subtropical areas, with the highest statistics occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas, China, and East Asia. Over 270 million preschool-age children and over 600 million school-age children live in areas where these parasites are intensively spread, and are in need of treatment and precautionary involvements [3]

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