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Health education needs in child care programs.

G D Nelson1, C M Hendricks

  • 1Division of Health Education, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333.

The Journal of School Health
|November 1, 1988
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This study assessed health education needs in child care programs for preschoolers. Findings reveal key factors influencing the adoption and delivery of early childhood health education.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Early Childhood Education

Background:

  • Child care programs play a crucial role in preschooler development.
  • Effective health education in early childhood settings is vital for long-term well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess health education needs in child care programs serving preschool children.
  • To identify the scope of current health education activities.
  • To understand program director perceptions of benefits and barriers.

Main Methods:

  • A mail survey was conducted on a random sample of licensed child care programs in Alabama.
  • The survey assessed health education needs, activities, perceived benefits, and barriers.

Main Results:

  • Identified the range of health education activities currently offered.

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  • Program directors reported various benefits and barriers to implementing health education.
  • Key factors influencing the adoption and delivery of these programs were determined.

    • Conclusions:

    • Understanding these factors is essential for improving health education in child care.
    • Tailored strategies are needed to overcome barriers and enhance program effectiveness.
    • Further research can support evidence-based health education practices in early childhood settings.