Self-confidence for the initial management of health issues in schools: construction and validation of a visual analogue scale

Abstract

Objective: To describe the construction and validation of a visual analogue scale of teachers' self-confidence with regard to the initial management of health issues in schools. Method: A methodological study was developed based on theoretical (items' construction and content validation), empirical (semantic analysis and pilot test), and analytical procedures (internal consistency analysis). The project was approved by a research ethics committee. Results: The scale consisted of 12 items regarding the main health issues in schools, presented content validity index of 100% in the second round, was understood by the target audience, and presented high internal consistency among items (Cronbach's alpha of 0.89). Conclusion and implications for practice: An easy-to-use tool that proved to be relevant to meet the dimension of teachers' self-confidence in the initial management of health issues in schools. The scale may contribute to the planning of systematized and effective educational strategies among teachers.

Desenvolvimento de jogo de tabuleiro sobre primeiros socorros para crianças escolares como tecnologia educacional de aprendizagem / Game Board development about first aid for school children as an educational learning technology

“…Diante disso, torna-se importante que a comunidade escolar possua conhecimento em primeiros socorros, como o intuito de elaborar estratégias de prevenção e atendimento de acidentes dentro das escolas, fazendo com que professores e Brazilian Journal of Development, Curitiba, v.7, n.12, p.120449-120463 dec. 2021 alunos estejam aptos para identificar a gravidade das ocorrências e conectar o serviço especializado, agindo com calma, rapidez e eficácia. 5,14 O ensino de primeiros socorros deveria ser mais acessível e disseminado para a população em geral, entendendo ao menos os princípios básicos dos primeiros socorros, uma vez que nosso cotidiano é cheio de acidentes e situações vulneráveis, quando o uso de manobras de primeiros socorros pode se fazer necessários. Além disso, ajudaria os indivíduos a atuarem com maior segurança caso ocorresse uma situação de emergência, diminuindo os agravos à saúde da vítima, enquanto se espera pela ajuda profissional.…”

“…Pode ser considerado um manejo de qualquer lesão ou doença antes da disponibilidade do serviço especializado além de ter como objetivo evitar agravamentos, garantir recuperação, minimizar sequelas, preservar e salvar vidas. 5 Apesar de sua relevância, o ensino de primeiros socorros no Brasil, ainda é pouco difundido. Prevalece o desconhecimento sobre o tema e o auxílio a pessoas em situações de urgência / emergência ocorre pelo impulso da solidariedade, sem treinamento adequado, o que pode causar danos irreparáveis.…”

Autoconfiança no manejo das intercorrências de saúde na escola: contribuições da simulação in situ

“…The interpretation of results is given by measuring the space obtained between the extremity on the left and the point signaled by the respondent, with a ruler graduated in centimeters. The scale allows to access the level of confidence for each item, and also to measure the general average of self-confidence 26 .…”

Validation of an educational game about first aid for schoolchildren

“…First aid measures are immediate measures provided immediately to people affected by sudden illness or accident, who are at risk of death (1) . It is an initial service that can be performed by any individual, lay or not, until the arrival of a specialized service, aiming to provide well-being, in addition to avoiding possible worsening of people's living conditions (1)(2) . Therefore, basic knowledge about how to act in these situations is essential for everyone, even if they are not a health professional.…”

“…In this phase of child development, children are continuously looking for new experiences, being exposed to accidents such as falls, injuries, bruises, drowning, and burns. The school represents a relevant space for contributing to implementing accident prevention actions and providing first aid (2) .…”