The Effect of Video-Supported Hand-washing Training on Hand-washing Knowledge and Skills in Children in Need of Protection
Abstract
Objective: Proper hand hygiene knowledge and skills in children are among the most basic practices in preventing infectious diseases. This study aims to evaluate the effect of video-supported hand-washing training given to children in need of protection on hand-washing knowledge and skills.
Method: The study was conducted with 85 children between the ages of 7-14 living in a child welfare institution in a province in Turkey. Hand-washing knowledge and correct hand-washing skills were assessed with a pre-test. Hand-washing knowledge and skills were re-evaluated immediately after the slide and video-supported training and three months later. Data were analyzed with statistical methods.
Results: When the children's hand-washing knowledge and correct hand-washing skills were compared after the training compared to before the training, a statistically significant difference was found compared to before the training (p<.001).Although a decrease was observed compared to the measurements immediately after the training in the three-month follow-up, the increase in knowledge and skills before the training continued positively.
Conclusion: It has been found that visual, auditory, and practical hand-washing training for children increases their success targets. Starting hand-washing training for children early and continuing with periodic monitoring will contribute to developing positive behavior and preventing infectious diseases.
Keywords
Hand washing, Hand hygiene knowledge, Children, Video-supported training, Child Welfare Institution
Supporting Institution
Tübitak 2209 A Projesi
Project Number
23.03.2023-14/05
Ethical Statement
Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Kocaeli Health and Tecnology University.
Thanks
The authors would like to thank the participants and the teachers responsible for the children in the dormitory for their contributions to the research.
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