Assessing the Physical Health of 5-7 Year Old Students to Qom City in 2016

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The most of physical and mental changes occur in childhood, so paying attention to prevention from illnesses among children is from the primary priorities. so that attention to the health status of these people is of particular importance, so we decided to determine the present study Implement the physical health of students in Qom City. Methods: The present study is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was performed in 2016 on 400 students aged 5-7 years who were selected by simple random sampling from 13 schools in Qom City. Data collection tools were “Student Preliminary and Medical Assessment Form” which included weight, height, Body mass index (BMI), hearing and vision impairment and oral problems. Statistical data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: In the study of physical growth (height and weight), the average height and weight of girls and boys was lower than the average growth standard. On visual and auditory examination of all students, 1.6% had visual impairment in one or both eyes, 0.8% had impaired vision in one or both ears and 86.3% had tooth decay, in terms of pediculosis only 6.3% had pedicures and only 12% had poor nutritional status. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, in general the state of physical health of students was unfavorable, so in addition to self-care programs, oral hygiene heeding, assessment of visual and auditory health, proper nutrition and exercise is also recommended.