Implementation of a Childcare-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Vulnerable Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for School Nurses
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| Title: | Implementation of a Childcare-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Vulnerable Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for School Nurses |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jiyoung Park (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of School Nursing. 2025 41(5):579-592. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Child Care, Obesity, Prevention, COVID-19, Pandemics, Barriers, Technology Uses in Education, Program Effectiveness, Readiness, Foreign Countries, Health Education, Socioeconomic Status, School Nurses, Disadvantaged Youth, Eating Habits, Physical Activity Level, Cooking Instruction, Life Style |
| Geographic Terms: | South Korea |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10598405241228448 |
| ISSN: | 1059-8405 1546-8364 |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1483264 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 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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| ISSN: | 1059-8405 1546-8364 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10598405241228448 |
