2023 Volume 12 Issue 3 Pages 171-181
Objective: This study aimed to assess the significance of school health training from the perspective of Yogo teachers experienced in guiding basic public health nurse (PHN) education. Additionally, it seeks to explore the methods they consider desirable for requesting, coordinating, and developing such training.
Method: Focus group interviews were conducted with 12 Yogo teachers experienced in giving practical guidance for school health training in basic PHN education.
Results: The significance of school health training in basic PHN education as perceived by the Yogo teachers were divided into “understanding of children who are the target of support” and “promotion of coordination and cooperation between school and administrative health.” Furthermore, seven methods of requesting, coordinating, and developing training were extracted, including “assistance of understanding of PHN training” and “assistance of understanding of student preparation.”
Discussion: The Yogo teachers recognized the significance of school health training in basic PHN education as professional training and the importance of collaborating with and conducting the training to achieve it. The methods for requesting, coordinating, and developing school health training, as considered desirable by Yogo teachers, are unique to those who train student Yogo teachers. Therefore, exploring the implementation of these methods is essential for introducing and maintaining school health training in basic PHN education.
