Leveraging 4-H to Address Emergent Health Needs during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiology Pilot Project

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14

Youth Programs; Health Needs; COVID-19; Pandemics; Distance Education; Epidemiology; Health Promotion; Health Education; Student Attitudes; Program Effectiveness; Disease Control; Behavior Change

1077-5315

4-H academics responded to the COVID pandemic by rapidly adapting CDC and other resources for virtual delivery. A statewide epidemiology project was taught to 48 youth with the goal of minimizing fears and confusion, increasing prevention measures, leveraging current topics for education, and bolstering the social-emotional health of youth participants. Results indicated that youth enjoyed the project and adopted behaviors to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, such as increased mask-wearing.

As Provided

2024

EJ1427827