Acute Respiratory Tract Infections, Hand Hygiene, Health Education, Respiratory Hygiene, Respiratory Infection Prevention
Conditions
Keywords
Acute respiratory tract infections, Respiratory hygiene, Hand hygiene, School health, Primary school children, Health education, Cluster randomized controlled trial
Brief summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an animation video-supported education program on preventive measures against acute respiratory tract infections among first-grade primary school children.
Detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an animation video-supported education program on preventive measures against acute respiratory tract infections among first-grade primary school children. The study was conducted as a cluster randomized controlled trial in a public primary school in Istanbul, Türkiye. Two first-grade classrooms were selected and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received an animation video-supported education program on preventive measures against acute respiratory tract infections, while the control group received no education during the data collection period. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention. The primary outcomes included children's knowledge scores regarding preventive measures against respiratory tract infections, coughing/sneezing hygiene skill scores, and hand hygiene skill scores.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAnimation Video-Supported Education on Preventive Measures Against Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
The intervention consisted of an animation video-supported education program developed for first-grade primary school children. The program included a 15-minute animation video, question-and-answer activities, demonstration and practice of coughing/sneezing etiquette, and demonstration and practice of hand hygiene using a handwashing station. The education was delivered in three sessions over three weeks, with a total duration of 120 minutes.
Sponsors
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Due to the nature of the educational intervention, participants and the researcher delivering the intervention could not be blinded. However, skill performances were video-recorded and evaluated by two independent experts.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 7 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being enrolled in the first grade of the primary school where the study was conducted * Being able to speak and understand Turkish * Having written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian * Being willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
* Having an acute respiratory tract infection during data collection * Having any chronic disease * Having a physical or cognitive impairment that prevents communication, watching the educational materials, or completing the measurement tools * Not having written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian * Not being willing to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Knowledge Score on Preventive Measures Against Respiratory Tract Infections | Baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention | Children's knowledge regarding preventive measures against respiratory tract infections was assessed using the Knowledge Form on Preventive Measures Against Respiratory Tract Infections. The form consists of 7 items. Each correct answer is scored as 1 point and each incorrect answer is scored as 0 points. Total scores range from 0 to 7, with higher scores indicating a higher level of knowledge. |
| Change in Coughing/Sneezing Hygiene Skill Score | Baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention | Children's coughing/sneezing hygiene skills were assessed using the Coughing/Sneezing Skill Checklist developed by the researchers. The checklist evaluates appropriate protective behaviors during coughing or sneezing. Items are scored as "performed" = 2 points, "partially performed" = 1 point, and "not performed" = 0 points. Higher scores indicate better coughing/sneezing hygiene skills. Skill performances were video-recorded and evaluated by two independent experts. |
| Change in Hand Hygiene Skill Score | Baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention | Children's hand hygiene skills were assessed using the Hand Hygiene Skill Checklist developed by the researchers. The checklist consists of 12 items. Each item is scored as "performed" = 2 points, "partially performed" = 1 point, and "not performed" = 0 points. Higher scores indicate better hand hygiene skills. Children demonstrated handwashing behavior using a standardized handwashing station, and performances were video-recorded and evaluated by two independent experts. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Parent-Rated Independent Performance of Preventive Behaviors | Baseline and four weeks after completion of the intervention | Parents evaluated children's independent performance of preventive behaviors against acute respiratory tract infections using a visual analog scale. Higher scores indicate a higher level of independent performance of preventive behaviors. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAynur Aytekin Özdemir, Professor
İstanbul Medeniyet University
Outcome results
None listed