Effectiveness of Educational Sessions on Reproductive Health among Blind and Deaf Students at Zagazig City

Both deaf and blindness are devastating physical condition with deep emotional and
economic implications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of educational
sessions on reproductive health among blind and deaf students at Zagazig city. Subjects and
methods; A quasi-experimental design was used in the setting at El-Amal School for Deaf and
Hard for Hearing, and El-Nour School for Blind at Zagazig City of 63 students. Two tools were
used; I. A questionnaire consisting of two parts: Part A: Socio-demographic characteristics of the
student. Part B: Student's knowledge about reproductive health. II. An observational checklist to
assess the student's practice to breast self-examination. Results showed that the total score value
of total knowledge among blind and deaf student’s improved from 9.15% and 8.28% respectively
in preprogram, to 90.23% and 91.38% respectively immediately post program, and decreased
slightly to 88.08%, and 88.5% respectively at follow up 3 months’ post program. Conclusion:
This study results provided evidence that after implementation of educational program students'
knowledge and practice regarding reproductive health improved. Therefore, it is recommended
that a health education and training program about reproductive health to be provided to all
students in the special schools, and continuing training programs to be provide to all students to
update their knowledge and practices.