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Abstract
Background: It will be easier to address the challenges and barriers associated with implementing successful inclusive practices if we are aware of how students without disabilities feel about the inclusion of students with disabilities. Aim: This study was conducted to identify the attitudes of primary school age children towards peers with disabilities who enrolled in inclusive governmental schools in Mansoura city. Method: A cross-sectional study design was used. Setting: The research was conducted at Mansoura primary governmental schools located in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. The total numbers of schools were 73 primary schools, divided into 24 primary schools affiliated to the eastern district and 49 primary schools affiliated to the western district. The researchers used one tool in this study; adapted by the researcher. Result: Primary school age children had a positive attitude towards their peers with disability (M = 20.93, SD ±2.88). Among the participants, females had higher total scores than males. Conclusion: With the mean behavior score being the highest and the mean affect score being the lowest, the present study’s findings indicate that primary school-aged children have a good attitude toward their friends who have disabilities. On the other hand, compared to their counterparts without a disability, female students who had a close friend or relative with a disability scored much higher overall. Recommendations: Carrying out continuous educational programs and refreshing workshops for the role of community nurses in changing negative attitudes of primary school-age children towards peers with a disability enrolled in inclusive governmental schools.