Publication: School Nurses in Child Protection: A need for Capacity Development
| creativeworkseries.issn | ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982 | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pandey, Apsara | |
| dc.contributor.author | Chapagain, RamHari | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-13T10:51:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-10-13T10:51:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | Apsara Pandey Tribhuvan University RamHari Chapagain Kanti Children Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, National Academy of Medical Sciences(NAMS), Ministry of Health and Population, Kathmandu, Nepal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5939-5471 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract: Child abuse has been considered a public health and social problem in Nepal. More than 88.0% of children experiencing child abuse in their homes in one form or another throughout their lifetime. School nurses play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students, providing essential healthcare services, and addressing various health issues. Their role in safeguarding children by educating children, teachers, and parents, recognizing abuse and neglect cases, and responding with proper mechanisms is vital. However, nurses working in most schools are young and do not have experience with child abuse and have not received any child protection training. They are not clear about their role in protecting children and seem to lack knowledge and practice in protecting children despite having a good attitude. There is a growing need for capacity development to enhance the effectiveness of school nurses in safeguarding the health of children and adolescents. Capacity development in this field is essential to ensure that school nurses are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the complex health challenges facing children and adolescents today. Investing in the capacity development of school nurses, their ability to protect and promote the health and safety of students can be ensured, ultimately leading to better outcomes for the entire school community This paper discusses about the crucial role of school nurses in protecting children and adolescents and the importance of training, resources, and support for school nurses and the need for capacity development to effectively address the diverse health needs of students and create a safe and healthy school environment. | |
| dc.identifier | https://doi.org/10.60086/jnps1238 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/2646 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Perinatal Society of Nepal (PESON) | |
| dc.subject | Child protection | |
| dc.subject | Child abuse | |
| dc.subject | School nurse | |
| dc.title | School Nurses in Child Protection: A need for Capacity Development | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| local.article.type | Personal Opinion | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 5 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 1 | |
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