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The Effect of 2023 Home-visiting Infectious Disease Prevention Class Project for Preschoolers

2023 찾아가는 유아 감염병 예방 교실 사업의 효과

  • Jeongwon Kang (Department of Childcare & Education, Korean Bible University) ;
  • Jumin Chung (Seoul Sukgye Elementary School) ;
  • Jihye Lee (Seoul Youhyeon Elementary School) ;
  • Insun Jang (Department of Nursing, Korean Bible University)
  • 강정원 (한국성서대학교 영유아보육학과) ;
  • 정주민 (서울 석계초등학교) ;
  • 이지혜 (서울 유현초등학교) ;
  • 장인순 (한국성서대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2024.03.05
  • Accepted : 2024.04.05
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to provide basic data for future infectious disease prevention educational programs targeting preschoolers by verifying the effects of the 2023 Home-visiting Infectious Disease Prevention Class Project for Preschoolers. Methods: The study is a descriptive survey that analyzed educational satisfaction of kindergarten teachers and the activity reports of visiting teachers. The effectiveness of the education on the children's side was evaluated with a quasi-experimental approach using pre- and post-test design. Data collection was conducted from September 6 to November 10, 2023. The data from 96 kindergarten teachers, 100 activity reports written by visiting teachers, 56 children in the experimental group, and 50 children in the control group were analyzed. Results: As a result of analyzing the satisfaction survey results of the kindergarten teachers and the activity reports submitted by the visiting teachers, all questions received a very positive evaluation with 4 or more out of 5 points. In addition, the children in the experimental group showed statistically significant positive changes both in hand-washing accuracy and their awareness of immunity. Conclusion: The Home-visiting Infectious Disease Prevention Class Project for Preschoolers is of great educational significance and is expected to be a useful educational intervention that can improve infection prevention behaviors and show practical preventive effects in preschoolers so that they can be prepared for various infectious diseases in the future.

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