The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the impact of once a week, nurse practitioner operated primary care clinics in three urban elementary schools. Levels of satisfacion with the School Based Health Program (SBHP)were examined for parents, teachers, principals, and school nurses. Perceptions of the impact of SBHP on attendance, academic achievement, and behavior problems were collected from teachers and principals. The evaluation was sponsored by a large urban hospital that operates SBHP's in nine schools. Three schools in different districts where chosen for inclusion in this study. The schools are K-6 and range in student population from 600 to 1350. The student populations are majority Hispanic and poor, all three target schools offer free and reduced meals to all students. The SBHP receives funding from a public utility, a private foundation, and tobacco tax funds distributed by the State.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: 1-List three views that parents hold regarding school based primary health services. 2-Describe at least three reasons why teachers and principals value school based primary care. 3-Evaluate the impact of school base primary care on attendance and academic achievement
Keywords: School-Based Health Care, Underserved Populations
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.