Farghaly, W., Mohamed, E., Abd El-Monem, O., Abdelfattah, R., Abdallah, L. (2024). Effect of using assistive technology on healthy lifestyle of visually impaired students. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(46), 133-141. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.307895.1872
Walaa Kamel Tawfeek Farghaly; Eman Asran Mohamed; Omnia Mohamed Abd El-Monem; Randa Hamdi Abdelfattah; Lamiaa Saad Abdallah. "Effect of using assistive technology on healthy lifestyle of visually impaired students". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12, 46, 2024, 133-141. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.307895.1872
Farghaly, W., Mohamed, E., Abd El-Monem, O., Abdelfattah, R., Abdallah, L. (2024). 'Effect of using assistive technology on healthy lifestyle of visually impaired students', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 12(46), pp. 133-141. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.307895.1872
Farghaly, W., Mohamed, E., Abd El-Monem, O., Abdelfattah, R., Abdallah, L. Effect of using assistive technology on healthy lifestyle of visually impaired students. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2024; 12(46): 133-141. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2024.307895.1872
Effect of using assistive technology on healthy lifestyle of visually impaired students
1Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damietta University, Egypt.
2Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhur University, Egypt.
3Lecturer of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt.
4Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt.
5Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University & British University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Assistive Technology (AT) can significantly contribute to improving various aspects of visually impaired students’ lives. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of using assistive technology on healthy lifestyle among visually impaired students. Design: A quasi-experimental design with a one group pre/post-test was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at El–Noor School for visually impaired students in Cairo governorate affiliated with the Ministry of Social Solidarity in Cairo governorate. Sample: A multi-stage cluster sample of 50 students was included. Data collection tool: Three tools were used for data collection: Tool (I) student’s personal data questionnaire, Tool (II) healthy lifestyle knowledge questionnaire, and Tool (III) Healthy lifestyle practices scale. Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between pre and post-total knowledge and practice scores of visually impaired students regarding healthy lifestyle, with P <0.001. Conclusions: The educational program incorporating AT had a significant positive effect on students’ total knowledge and practice scores, as demonstrated by increased total mean scores in post-tests compared to pretest mean scores. Recommendations: Implement health education initiatives to enhance the knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyle practices among teachers and school administrators in visually impaired schools and conduct a follow-up assessment to validate the long-term effect of using AT on improving the healthy lifestyle of students with visual disabilities.
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