Development of an educational resource on microbes, hygiene and prudent antibiotic use for junior and senior school children

J Antimicrob Chemother. 2011 Jun:66 Suppl 5:v23-31. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkr133.

Abstract

Health promotion interventions aimed at children and young people have the potential to lay the foundations for healthy lifestyles. One such intervention, e-Bug, aims to provide schoolchildren with knowledge of prudent antibiotic use and how to reduce the spread of infection. Many children and schools approach learning in different ways; therefore, it is essential to research school needs and the variety of learning styles when creating any school resources. This article outlines the process involved during the development of a pan-European educational resource, and identifies the final pack layout, based on feedback from teacher focus groups, student questionnaires and European partner discussions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
  • Curriculum
  • Health Education / methods*
  • Health Promotion / methods
  • Humans
  • Hygiene / education*
  • Internet*
  • Learning / classification
  • Microbiology / education*
  • Program Development
  • Students
  • User-Computer Interface

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents