Implementation of a Childcare-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Vulnerable Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic : Lessons for School Nurses

COVID-19 brought significant changes to the role of school nurses, necessitating the development of remote health education programs. However, there is a lack of evidence and pedagogical lessons for digitally transforming education for socially vulnerable children. This qualitative study analyzes the health educational needs and barriers faced by children and service providers in a childcare-based obesity prevention program during the pandemic in South Korea. Through a thematic content analysis, four core themes emerged: (a) heightened concerns about obesity and the pandemic's impact on facilities, (b) unexpected positive outcomes of the program, (c) digital readiness gaps, and (d) insufficient program satisfaction (better than nothing). When designing a digital-based health education program for vulnerable children, assessing individual readiness and facility suitability is crucial. Additionally, school nurses should incorporate hybrid pedagogy, integrating technology-mediated activities. By leveraging technology effectively and considering individual and environmental factors, educators can provide comprehensive and accessible health education.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses - (2024) vom: 19. Feb., Seite 10598405241228448

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Park, Jiyoung [VerfasserIn]
Ten Hoor, Gill [VerfasserIn]
Won, Seohyun [VerfasserIn]
Hwang, Gahui [VerfasserIn]
Hwang, Sein [VerfasserIn]
Lau, Siew Tiang [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Childhood obesity
Digital technology
Health status disparities
Journal Article
School nurse

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Date Revised 20.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1177/10598405241228448

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368647013