Healthy Hands: Development and Evaluation of a Knowledge Transfer Program
- Author:
Nurul Azmawati Mohamed1, Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin2, Zarini Ismail1, Mohd Dzulkhairi Mohd Rani1, Shalinawati Ramli1, Habibah Faroque1, Farishah Nur Abd Samad1, Abdul Rasyid Ariffien1, Aisyah Ar Redha Che Amir Farid1, Ilina Isahak1
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Author Information
1. 1 Faculty of Medicine &
2. Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Menara B, Persiaran MPAJ, Jalan Pandan Utama, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2 Faculty of Medicine &
3. Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pre-school children;
Hand hygiene;
Infographic;
Knowledge transfer program
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2019;15(3):10-13
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Abstract:Introduction: Children in pre-schools are at high risk of getting infections due to overcrowding, minimal awareness of basic hygiene and lack of immunity against microorganisms. Hand hygiene practice should be started at home where parents set good example, followed by formal education in pre- schools, primary and secondary school. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive program on hand hygiene practice in pre-schools. This paper presents the developmental aspects of the program material and the results of its evaluation process in a selected pre-school. Methods: Stage of development involved preparation of song, lyric, video clip, infographic and tablet application. The module was introduced during an intervention day called ‘Healthy Hands’ day. The acceptance of the module was evaluated before and after the intervention day. Evaluation was done by assessing pre-school children by faceto-face interview about knowledge on hand hygiene techniques and routine, such as before or after certain activities. Results: We managed to compose a song in three languages (Malay, English & Arabic), produced a video clip, an infographic and tablet application. A total of 227 children participated. Post intervention evaluation showed significant (p<0.001) increase of knowledge for eight out of eleven handwashing steps. The knowledge on hand hygiene routine i.e. after toilet, after playing outdoor, after sneezing and after playing with pet was also increased significantly. Conclusion: This comprehensive knowledge transfer program significantly improved the children’s hand hygiene techniques and routine and is recommended to be integrated into pre-school curriculum.
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