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Abstract
Implementing an educational program by pediatric nurse for hygiene activities, prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission in schools is very important especially when there is a major public health threat like influenza pandemic. Aim of this study: This study was aiming to assess school age children’s knowledge and practice regarding prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission. It also aims to design, implement and evaluate an educational program for school age children about prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission. Research design: A quasi experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in four governmental preparatory and secondary schools in Ismailia. Subject: The study involved 204 children from both gender and in the age group of 12-18 years. Tools of data collection: Data were collected using an interview questionnaire sheet and observational checklists. Results: Total knowledge score and practices regarding prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission were improved after implementation of the educational program and after one month later. Satisfactory actual practices represented by 79.4% of the studied sample preprogram compared to 100% post educational program and 99.5% after one month. Conclusion: Implementation of educational program for school students about prevention and control of pandemic influenza significantly improved the students’ total level of knowledge and practices. Recommendation: The study recommended educational programs about prevention and control of pandemic influenza transmission for school students according to their actual need assessment.