Keywords
health status
dropout
performance
healthcare services
motivation
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Abstract
Education is the prerequisite of all developments of a nation, where primary and secondary education play the most crucial role in contributing to the total literacy rate. In the case of primary and secondary school students, health status has a substantial influence on the comprehensive development of the students, comprising their participation, performance, and progress in educational activities. This study focuses on the health status of primary and secondary school students and its impacts on their education. In this study, a mix of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies has been used to reach the deepest health complications of the students. The study shows that most students lack basic health awareness, which leads to health issues and further affects their educational lives. The destructive impacts of health issues include dropping out of school, reluctance to study, inattentiveness, poor performance in class, anxiety, etc. These existing complications can be sorted out by ensuring the good health and well-being of the students through health check-ups, health care services, and counseling. The mental health of the students can be improved by the motivation and cooperation of the teachers and family members.
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