A mixed methods pilot of Beat the Bugs: A community education course on hygiene, self-care and antibiotics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

e-Bug is an international health education resource which support World Health Organization (WHO) public health recommendations by educating young people about microbes, hygiene and antibiotics use. The e-Bug team collaborated with Kingfisher Treasure Seekers to develop a six-session course for community groups called Beat the Bugs covering: microbes; hygiene; antibiotic use; and self-care. A pilot was used to inform further development and evaluation.

Methods

Pilot courses with 9-12 adults with learning difficulties and young parents were delivered by community leaders and observed by researchers. Participants completed before and after knowledge questionnaires. Two participant focus groups and two course leader interviews explored views on the course and

SUBMITTER: Eley CV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11009556 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature