Study of Students Health via Injuries which effect on their Absences in school

Background: Study on the prevalence and pattern of the occurrence of injuries on school children and its effect on the health and education of students is considered very important. Material and Methods: 2003 school children from the elementary, guidance and high school in Pakshar were recruited in a cross-sectional study with cluster sampling method. Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) was used as questionnaire in survey. Results: 44.2% of the subjects had a history of injury in the last 12 months with a higher prevalence in boys than in girls (p<0/01) and with more incidence of trauma in the lower age. 50.4% of the total injuries have resulted to school absences with a mean of 6/16 days (SD=1/16) and 64.6% had absences of 3 days or less. Conclusion: Education on injury prevention in schools especially among the boys is necessary and attention must be given more to children on the lower age. [M. Zare, A. Bahonar, S. Alikhani, SH. Zakiani, A. Zare. Study of Students Health via Injuries which effect on their Absences in school. Life Sci J 2012; 9(4): 4779-4782] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 718