Abstract

This study focused on assessment of implementation of National School Health Policy
among primary schools in Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State. It ascertained
whether primary schools in Ilesa East Local Government Area were healthy and also
assessed the adequacy of the provision of school feeding services in the school. The study
further determined the content of skill-based health education and also investigated the
practice of adequate school health services in the local government area. These were with
the view to improving the implantation of National School Health Policy in the study area.
The study employed a cross sectional survey research design. Thirty (30) primary schools
were randomly selected from the 34 schools in the local government area. Observational
checklist containing four sections was used to assess the implementation of healthful
school environment, school feeding services, skill-based health education and school
health services in the schools. Face and content validity of the checklist were ensured.
Reliability was also ensured with pilot test done on sample of two schools outside the
scope using Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient, a reliability coefficient of 0.77 was obtained.
Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of the study showed
that the primary school environment within the study area were moderately healthy