Comparative Study of Worley School Health Project

A Report on Comparative Study of Worley School Health Project (Phase I (2021)& II (2022)) MANAGED AND CONDUCTED BY SYNERGY INDIA FOUNDATION HYDERABAD

Aim and Objective To provide clinical Anaemia & General screening, Eye & Vision Screening and Dental Screening to all 1207(2021) & 1525 (2022) girls in selected residential institutions of TSWREIS, TTWREIS and MJPTBCWREIS in the state of Telangana.

Methods & Procedures Eye & Vision Screening Protocol: Medical team from SIF conducted the eye & vision screening of children in selected schools. During the screening, refraction will be done and spectacle prescription was issued along with detailed ocular examination. Suspected children with major eye problems was referred to nearest partner eye hospital for further treatment.

Methods & Procedures General & Anaemia Screening Protocol: Auditory, speech and general physical screening of all girls conducted by Medical doctors from SIF along with diagnosis of Haemoglobin levels by using Accusure Hb meter (a point of care device).

Methods & Procedures Dental Screening Protocol: Dental Screening was conducted by a Sr. Dentist from SIF to diagnose the related ailments and prescribed medicines and clinical procedures to all needy girls.

Selection of Subjects & Schools TOTAL (2021) SL.NO NAME OF INSTITUTION CATEGORY TOTAL (2022) TSWRSJCMARIKAL GIRLS 427 1 SOCIALWELFARE 653 524 2 TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARLA GIRLS TRIBAL WELFARE 602 256 391 3 MJPTBCWREIS BHOOTHPUR GIRLS BACKWARD CLASS 1207 TOTAL CHILDREN 1646

Results Anaemia Screening ANEMEA (Haemoglobin) SCREENING TTW URJC G MBN R & JADC HARL A(20 21) TTWURJ C G MBNR & JADCHAR LA (2022) TSWRSJ C MARIKA L(2021) MJPTBC WREIS MBNR(2 021) MJPTBCW REIS MBNR(202 2) TSWRSJC MARIKAL(202 2) %(2021) %(202 1) % %(202 1) Total (2021) Total (2022) Sl.No Description % %(2022) (2022) Total 427 653 524 256 391 1207 1646 602 299 59.3 1 Mild Anaemia 141 33 48.86 181 35 256 54 21 215 69.13 376 871 Moderate Anaemia 224 195 32.45 2 150 35 36.6 101 20 20 8 86 27.65 271 505 59 20 3.32 3 Severe Anaemia 16 4 9.64 7 1 0 0 10 3.22 23 89

Anaemia Screening 80 Mild Anaemia2021 69.13 70 60 Mild Anaemia 2022 Moderate Anaemia2021 48.86 50 40.3 36.6 40 35 35 33 32.45 27.65 30 Moderate Anaemia 2022 21 20 20 9.64 8 Severe Anaemia 2021 10 4 3.32 3.32 1 0 0 Severe Anaemia 2022 TSWRSJCMARIKAL GIRLS TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARLA GIRLS MJPTBCWREIS BHOOTHPUR GIRLS

Results Eye & Vision Screening EYE AND VISION SCREENING TTWURJ C G MBNR & JADCHA RLA(202 2) 602 TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARLA GIRLS (2021) MJPTBC WREIS MBNR(2 021) MJPTBC WREIS MBNR(2 022) TSWRSJC MARIKAL(2 021) TSWRSJC MARIKAL(2 022) Total Children (2021) Total Children (2022) %(202 1) Sl.No Description %(2022) %(2021) %(2021) %(2021) %(2022) 653 391 1207 1646 1 Total Children Refractive Errors (Vision Problems) Vitamin A Deficiencies Other Eye Problems like ptosis, squint etc 427 524 256 125 19 156 25.96 89 0.23 272 370 2 100 23 136 30 36 14 15 2.28 5 0.83 0 0 50 20 3 31 7 12 3 7 3 17 2 0.3 2 0.33 1 0.26 5 4 24 6 10 2 1 0 Referrals to Base eye hospital for further treatment 1 0.15 0 0 0 0 9 1 5 3Z 1 6 1 0 0

Results Eye & Vision Screening 35 Refractive Errors (Vision Problems) 2021 30 30 25.96 23 25 Refractive Errors (Vision Problems) 2022 19 20 14 15 Vitamin A Deficiencies 2021 10 7 6 3 3 5 2.28 2 0.83 Vitamin A Deficiencies 2022 0.23 0 0 0 TSWRSJCMARIKAL GIRLS TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARLA GIRLS MJPTBCWREIS BHOOTHPUR GIRLS Other Eye Problems like ptosis, squint etc 2021

Results Dental Screening DENTAL HEALTH SCREENING TSWRSJ C MARIK AL(2021 ) TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARL A(20221) TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARL A(2022) MJPTBCW REIS MBNR(202 1) MJPTBC WREIS MBNR(2 022) TSWRSJC MARIKAL( 2022) Total Children 2021 Total Children 2022 %(202 1) Sl.No Description %(2022) %(2021) %(2022) %(2021) %(2022) 653 602 256 1207 1646 1 Total Children 427 524 391 91 13.83 106 17.69 25 158 40.4 207 355 2 Calculus 107 25.06 75 14.31 9.77 127 19.38 114 19.03 30 37 9.46 173 278 3 Dental Caries 24 5.62 119 22.71 11.72 Calculus and Dental Caries 0 0 6 1 00 26 6.56 5 32 4 5 1.17 0 0 0 152 23.10 109 18.20 0 84 21.48 19 345 5 Fluorosis 6 1.41 13 2.48 0 Grossly Decayed Tooths/Retainal and Crowding Tooths 91 13.83 107 35 3 27 127 32.48 147 253 6 13 3.04 20.42 10.54

Results Dental Screening Dental Caries2021 45 40.4 40 35 Dental Caries 2022 32.48 30 25.06 25 23.1 22.71 21.48 Calculus and Dental Caries 2021 20.42 19.38 19.03 20 18.2 17.69 13.83 15 13.08 11.72 10.54 9.77 Calculus and Dental Caries 2022 10 14.31 5.62 9.46 5 3 3.04 2.48 1.17 1.14 0 0 0 0 Fluorosis 2021 TSWRSJCMARIKAL GIRLS TTWURJC G MBNR & JADCHARLA GIRLS MJPTBCWREIS BHOOTHPUR GIRLS

Observations & Recommendations 1. On top, Anaemia is dominating cause of health disorders among all the girls. Nearly 50% of girls diagnosed with moderate of severe degree of iron deficiency. Must attend this issue on priority. 2. A total of 23% of girls were suffering with various degrees of visual impairment conditions which is effecting their academic performance as well as quality of life.

Observations & Recommendations compared to the previous screening the students with mild, moderate and severe anemia has increased. Diet rich in iron & folic acid. Medicine( IFA & VIT C) has to be provided to improve their hb values. Diet to maintain their hemoglobin levels.

Observations & Recommendations students with refractive errors when compared to previous year screening has reduced . vitamin A deficiency also has reduced compared to previous year. students with ptosis has reduced when compared to previous year.

Observations & Recommendations It shows increase in all minor dental abnormalities comparatively from 2021 to 2022 especially in tooth decay and flourosis We recommended to conduct regular oral hygienic awareness programs Immediately intervention for all abnormalities which prevents further loss or deterioration of the present tooth condition Training on good oral hygienic practices