Assessment of visual health campaign activities at schools: teachers' perception

摘要: PURPOSE: 1) To assess the opinion of teachers involved in visual screening school-age children and their referral to ophthalmologic examination within "Eye-to-Eye National Campaign for Visual Disorders Prevention Rehabilitation" (Campanha Nacional de Prevencao e Reabilitacao Olho no Olho); 2) identify teachers' perception with respect training received conducting campaign. METHODS: A descriptive study has been conducted, based on data recorded from application a questionnaire 1,517 elementary school working public schools 27 Brazilian states. The following items were examined: orientation, use educational videos handbooks, supplied explanations, difficulties, questions overall campaign assessment. RESULTS: 82.0% stated they had orientation 92.0% read "Teacher Orientation Manual". Among those who 47.0% it by officials; 30.0%, healthcare agents, 23.0% ophthalmologists. In self-assessment performance, 58.0% reported difficulties; 32.0% concerning activities professionals most frequently asked provide clarification State Education Agency (38.0%), followed director (20.0%). CONCLUSIONS: Most considered themselves adequately trained oriented take part Teachers' was provided administrative officials, previously ophthalmologists ("multiplying effect") small percentage raised indicated validity procedure. Concerns have as information about examination, transportation delivery glasses. This kind program always presents some difficulties requires adjustments. It should, indeed, be improved, perhaps through closer involvement community families during its development.