{"title":"Gamification for pubertal and menstrual health education in adolescent girls: Study protocol.","authors":"Sana Nazmi, Fereshteh Behmanesh, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Manoosh Mehrabi, Romina Fili, Atefeh Omrani, Romina Hamzehpour","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2123_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_2123_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescents' lack of awareness regarding puberty provides the ground for seeking information from unreliable sources, which poses the greatest challenge for adolescents. An educational approach for adolescents and characterized by creativity is gamification. Students' engagement is essential for changes in attitudes and behavior. Therefore, the present study will be conducted with the aim of determining knowledge and practice of puberty and menstrual health in adolescent girls and the effectiveness of gamification for pubertal and menstrual health education in adolescent girls.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study has two stages. The first stage is a cross-sectional study with stratified random sampling method to evaluate the knowledge and practice of puberty health among 300 female students (12-13 years old) in Babol. The second stage is an interventional study. At this stage, 90 students who have scored less than 85 from the puberty knowledge, and practice questionnaire will be selected by simple random sampling and then assigned to two groups of gamification and control. Students in the intervention group will receive the necessary education about puberty and menstrual health by gamification method once a week for four weeks. The data will be analyzed by SPSS software version 25. The Chi-square test, repeated measures ANOVA, and ANCOVA test will be used in this study.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The gamification method might be effective in improving adolescents' puberty and menstrual health knowledge and practice. The insights derived from this research will be valuable for policymakers in enhancing their planning strategies. As adolescents play a crucial role as the future architects of society, allocating resources and time to their education ensures the well-being and vitality of the community.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"140"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094426/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of educational strategies to develop nursing students' skills in pediatric procedures.","authors":"Ayat Hussein Hameed, Adraa Hussein Shawq","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_884_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_884_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Training nursing students on different pediatric nursing procedures by interactive learning methods prior to their dealing with children can ensure providing them with an adequate knowledge base and skills. There is a gap between theory and clinical practice. One of the methods proposed to block the gap between training and clinical practice is to transform traditional education systems into new method-based learning. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of simulation, blended, and self-directed learning methods on nursing students' skills in some pediatric nursing procedures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quasi experimental, pretest and posttest design used, with participant of 150 nursing students, divided into three groups equally. Students' skills were measured before and after applying the learning methods by checklist observation scales. Data analysis achieved by SPSS program.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Students' skills regarding nasogastric tube insertion, urinary catheterization, and intramuscular injection revealed highly significant differences between the study groups associated with \"Greenhouse-Geisser\" correction at <i>P</i> values = 0.001, 0.001, and 0.001; and large size effect by Partial Eta Squared (0.887, 0.902, and 0.582), respectively, of simulation strategy, and at <i>P</i> values = 0.001, 0.001, and 0.001; and large size effect by Partial Eta Squared (0.813, 0.936, and 0.883), respectively, of blended strategy, and at <i>P</i> values = 0.001, 0.001, and 0.001; and large size effect by Partial Eta Squared (0.871, 0.739, and 0.667), respectively, of self-directed strategy. It is evident of descriptive data the noticeable increasing of mean score on students' skills during post-test 1 and 2 that indicate the effectiveness of learning strategies. The level of students' satisfaction was high level in post 1 (80.1) and post 2 (95.3).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the findings, the used learning methods: simulation, blended, and self-directed were effective in improving of nursing students' skills regarding pediatric procedures. We recommend to use these educational strategies to educate nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094431/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adverse effects of splinting of luxated primary teeth: A systematic review.","authors":"Mohammad Kamran Khan, Mahendra K Jindal","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_164_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_164_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic dental injuries of primary teeth are considered as dental emergencies and public health problems because of the higher global prevalence. Dental literature in regard to optimal treatment options for periodontal injuries of primary teeth (luxation injuries) is quite limited and perplexing in terms of treatment outcomes/prognosis due to several relevant factors. To date, there has been no systematic review published in context of exploring and analyzing the unfavorable outcomes/adverse effects of splinting the luxated primary teeth and its effect on permanent successors teeth. Hence, the current systematic review (SR) was conducted with the aim to systematically explore and appraise the literature about the unfavorable outcomes of splinting of primary teeth with luxation injuries. This SR was conducted as per PRISMA guidelines and PICO format of review question and literature search. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO. Thirty-two articles were included in this review for critical appraisal. The quality of included articles was analyzed by JBI critical appraisal checklist. The majority of case reports (CRs) revealed unfavorable outcomes (mostly for lateral luxation and extrusion) followed by retrospective studies (RSs), which reported both favorable and unfavorable outcomes/sequelae after splinting. The most common adverse outcomes of splinting in luxation injuries were crown discoloration, pathological root resorption, and pulp necrosis in affected primary teeth, which were mainly reported by CR and RS articles. Adverse sequelae on permanent successor teeth including incomplete eruption, hypocalcified defects, enamel hypoplasia, displaced permanent tooth germ, and dentigerous cyst have mainly been reported by only a few case reports.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"157"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094451/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ChatGPT and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence in medical education.","authors":"Gowda Parameshwara Prashanth","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_334_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_334_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"169"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094458/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zeynab Pirallahi, Mousa Alavi, Mohammad Akbari, Najme Aliyari
{"title":"The effectiveness of mental health literacy promotion program on perceived stress and social health of family caregivers of chronic psychiatric patients in Isfahan, Iran.","authors":"Zeynab Pirallahi, Mousa Alavi, Mohammad Akbari, Najme Aliyari","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1830_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1830_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The burden of caring for psychiatric patients leads to experiencing high levels of stress in family caregivers, which affects various aspects of their mental and social health. Evidence shows problems in this area, especially in terms of perceived stress and impaired social health, and thus, the need to implement relevant health promotion programs for chronic psychiatric patients. This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of the mental health literacy promotion program on the perceived stress and social health of family caregivers of chronic psychiatric patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This is a clinical trial study with a two-group pre-test-post-test design. Sixty family caregivers of chronic psychiatric patients were randomly divided into two intervention (30 people) and control (30 people) groups. Data collection was performed using demographic characteristics questionnaire, Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale, and Keyes Social Health Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance for between-group comparison of dependent variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference between the mean scores of perceived stress and social health before the intervention (<i>P</i> > 0.05). The mean scores of perceived stress and social health in the intervention group were significantly better than the control group immediately and 1 month after the intervention (<i>P</i> value < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Considering the support of the findings of the present study to reduce the perceived stress and increase the social health of family caregivers of patients with chronic psychiatric disorders through the promotion of mental health literacy, it is suggested to reduce the problems caused by the burden of care such as stress, improve social interactions, and reduce perceived social stigma in family caregivers of psychiatric patients by using this program.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The influence of emotional intelligence, sociodemographic and academic factors on mental health of nursing students in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco.","authors":"Nissrine Harrafa, Bouchra Berrada, Ibtissam Ouahidi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_793_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_793_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mental health has become a topic of concern for the world and more specifically for young students. Our research aims to specify the impact of emotional intelligence, sociodemographic, and academic factors on students' mental health in high institutes of nursing professions and health techniques in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>This is an analytical cross-sectional study carried out with students in high institutes of nursing professions and health techniques in the Fes-Meknes region of Morocco. It ran from February to July 2022. To collect the data, the study was based on the questionnaire method. we opted for a census of the entire population, which includes 1332 students; we received 881 responses, which gives a response rate of 66.1%, but only 600 complete questionnaires were considered. A simple logistic regression based on the calculation of univariate odds ratios was used to perform a bivariate analysis for each dependent variable. Multiple logistic regression based on the calculation of multivariate odds ratios was applied to obtain the multivariate model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Prevalence of generalized anxiety, major depression, and flourishing mental health were 24.8%, 39.3%, and 40% respectively. The average emotional intelligence score is 84.70 ± 19.83. Multivariate logistic regression discovers that the risk factors for generalized anxiety and major depression were rare social activity and decreased satisfaction with the academic environment, while the absence of chronic illness and shocking experiences in life also moderate use of social media were protector factors for anxiety and depression. Semester of study, habitat, satisfaction of academic environment, and history of mental illness in the family are significant predictors of positive mental health of nursing students. Emotional intelligence has a negative impact on generalized anxiety and major depression and a positive impact on positive mental health.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results confirm that the mental health of nursing students is influenced by their emotional intelligence and by certain socio-demographic and academic factors. Thus, it's strongly recommended that nursing institutes act on these factors and include emotional education in their professional training curriculum to ensure the high mental well-being of the students.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"159"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094447/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Priscila Buck de Oliveira Ruiz, Jaqueline Lopes Gouveia, Paula Buck de Oliveira Ruiz, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Emerson Roberto Dos Santos, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Júlio César André, Rita de Cássia Helu Mendonça Ribeiro
{"title":"Urgent surgical patient classification: Development and validation of a novel instrument using the Delphi approach.","authors":"Priscila Buck de Oliveira Ruiz, Jaqueline Lopes Gouveia, Paula Buck de Oliveira Ruiz, João Daniel de Souza Menezes, Matheus Querino da Silva, Emerson Roberto Dos Santos, Alba Regina de Abreu Lima, Vânia Maria Sabadoto Brienze, Júlio César André, Rita de Cássia Helu Mendonça Ribeiro","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1276_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1276_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The lack of a triage system for urgent surgical patients leads to non-standardized decision-making. Developing an instrument to objectively identify the complexity of care required for each case is challenging. The aim of this report is to develop and validate an urgent surgical patient classification instrument using the Delphi technique.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study was conducted in several stages: (1) definition of the construct; (2) item elaboration; (3) expert analysis; (4) item selection; (5) pretest. In the first study, scale items were designed and content validity was confirmed. In the second study, the factorial structure was analyzed. In the third study, alternative measurement models were tested. In the fourth study, criterion validity was analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Experts validated 14 items (31.81%) from Domain 1 with 75% agreement and specific items from Domain 2 with 100% agreement. Factor analysis indicated a two-factor solution explaining 58.4% of the variance. The bifactor model presented the best fit (χ2/df = 1.51; CFI = 0.95; TLI = 0.94; RMSEA = 0.051; SRMR = 0.043). Factors showed excellent internal consistency (α > 0.88; CR > 0.90; ω > 0.92).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This pioneering study developed and validated the content of the first specific instrument for classifying urgent surgical patients regarding their priority for care. The instrument was deemed valid in terms of content, based on expert consensus. Further studies are recommended to evaluate its practical application and perform additional psychometric measures. This instrument has the potential to enhance the organization of emergency services and operating theaters, promoting patient safety and efficient resource management in healthcare institutions. Its implementation should align with current health guidelines and policies to optimize the triage and prioritization process for urgent surgical patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"177"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094470/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vaddar Thippeswamy, K Vishwesh, Arif Ali, Govindappa Lakshmana
{"title":"Life skills among school-going adolescents in South India: A gender comparison.","authors":"Vaddar Thippeswamy, K Vishwesh, Arif Ali, Govindappa Lakshmana","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_43_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_43_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The stress faced by adolescents in the current situation is enormous. Research studies show that various psychosocial factors and life skills deficits are the mediating factors resulting in behavioral, psychological, and health-related problems among adolescents. The present study aims to study and compare the life skills among 8<sup>th</sup>- and 9<sup>th</sup>-grade male and female students attending the schools of Udupi, Karnataka, India.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A descriptive research design was considered for the present study. The study was conducted in two settings, <sup>th</sup>at is, rural and urban areas of Udupi District, of Karnataka. In the study, 8<sup>th</sup>- and 9<sup>th</sup>-grade students attending two urban schools and eight rural schools of Udupi District were considered as the study population for the current study. A total sample of 594 students equally representing two schools in urban and eight schools in rural based on male and female ratio and medium of instruction were drawn from the study population. The schools were selected based on the willingness of the school administration. The schools were selected based on the medium of instruction with equal representation of gender. A stratified random sampling technique was adopted to draw the sample, giving equal representation to domicile, gender, and medium of instruction. A semi structured data sheet and Life Skills Scale were administered. Written informed consent was taken from all participants and parents. Participants were assured of confidentiality and anonymity. Participants were informed that they had the option of withdrawing from the study at any point in time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The present results reveal that 48% of the adolescents had a moderate level of life skills; 29% of them had a high level of life skills, and the remaining 23% of them had a low level of life skills. Female students had better overall life skills, social skills, and emotional skills compared to male students, whereas male students had better thinking skills than females had. Female students tend to cope with stress better than males [p=<.001]. Male students had better interpersonal relationships and critical thinking life skills compared to female students (<i>P</i> = .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Female students tend to cope with stress better than male students. Strengthening life skills among school students can be a popular approach for prevention and health promotion in schools. Identification of life skills at an early stage can be effective in providing life skills training for the promotion of mental health among school children. Schools should incorporate life skills in their course and curriculum to support and promote mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094440/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hospital performance evaluation models: A scoping review.","authors":"Shirin Alsadat Hadian, Reza Rezayatmand, Saeedeh Ketabi, Nasrin Shaarbafchizadeh, Ahmad Reza Pourghaderi","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1367_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_1367_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Evaluating the performance of hospitals, the largest budget consumers of the health system, is challenging. This scoping review aimed to identify and classify hospital performance evaluation models and their dimensions. A literature search was conducted across three databases using keyword combinations. The studies included performance evaluation models along with evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, and efficiency related to the hospital. Eighty English language studies published between 2012 and 2022, the majority from Iran, USA, Brazil, and China, were included. The extracted models were classified into two categories: quantitative and qualitative. The quantitative models were divided into two main groups: 'parametric' and 'non-parametric'. Parametric models were divided into four methods: regression models, stochastic frontier analysis, neural network models, and factor analysis. Non-parametric models can be classified into five groups: data envelopment analysis (DEA) models, multi-criteria decision-making methods, performance management models, service quality models, and other models. The DEA model, which includes extensive functions, was the most common model used for evaluating hospital performance. Quantitative models for evaluating hospital performance focused on performance and efficiency terms. A key priority for future research is to compare the extracted models with real data from different hospitals and provide the most useful model according to the contextual factors of the hospital.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"150"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094444/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shweta Dangi, Kumar G Chhabra, S Naganandini, Pankaj Chaudhary, Avishek Singh, Harshit Srivastava
{"title":"To contemplate the role of school teachers on oral health promotion - A qualitative study.","authors":"Shweta Dangi, Kumar G Chhabra, S Naganandini, Pankaj Chaudhary, Avishek Singh, Harshit Srivastava","doi":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_921_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jehp.jehp_921_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Schools serve as crucial settings for promoting children's health, including oral health, yet the integration of oral health initiatives within the vast Indian education system remains underutilized, presenting an opportunity for improvement. This qualitative study aimed to explore schoolteachers' perspectives on oral health promotion, maintenance, and the potential integration of oral health services within school environments.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Nine government and central schools in Haryana and New Delhi were selected for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 teachers engaged in educating students aged 10 to 17 years. Convenience sampling was utilized to select teachers with varying teaching experience. Each interview was conducted with the help of interview guide. Thematic analysis was utilized to identify recurring themes and patterns within the qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Teachers demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of oral health, emphasizing its significance in nutrition, confidence-building, aesthetics, and preventive care. Varied frequencies of dental visits were reported, with parental negligence identified as a significant barrier to oral healthcare services in schools. Suggestions to overcome barriers included engaging children, parents, and teachers, providing skill-based health education, improving health-promoting policies, and enhancing access to health services.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study underscores the importance of integrating oral health education and services into school curricula to promote holistic well-being among students. Addressing barriers such as parental negligence and lack of awareness among teachers is crucial for enhancing oral health initiatives in schools.</p>","PeriodicalId":15581,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Education and Health Promotion","volume":"14 ","pages":"165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12094453/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}