A Survey Study on Safety and Environmental Health Condition of Andika City Schools

Abstract

Background and Objectives Optimal physical space and mental environment are the most important factors in achieving the good level of educational quality. A healthy environment and a safety education play an important role to prevent diseases and accidents. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and environmental health condition of Andika city schools and its comparison with national standards. Subjects and Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional study in which 40 schools from all Andika city schools. In this study, first Raw data processing by the use of Excel software (instruction set correction of temperature and pressure, averaging, coding). In final stage estimated of the safety and environmental health condition of Andika city schools with used data processed. Results Based on result, 77.8% of urban and 80.6% of rural schools had access to safe drinking water. In 55.6% of urban schools and 22.6% of standard rural schools the number of abutments was observed. The minimum required area per student is met in 100% of urban schools and 83.9% of rural areas. According to result this study, in 77.8% of urban schools and 35.5% of standard rural schools the number of toilets was observed. The standard of toilets was observed in 44.4% of urban and 29% of rural schools. In 44.4% of urban schools and 35.5% of rural schools, wastewater disposal methods were used according to health standards. Resul of study showed that 44.4% of urban schools and 74.2% of rural schools had health conditions. Conclusion Findings showed that the safety and environmental health condition of schools has an effective role in efficiency and raising the level of education.