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

Authors

Anne Marie Iaccopucci, University of California, DavisFollow
Marcel Horowitz, UC Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Dorina Espinoza, UC Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Roshan Nayak, University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow

Volume

61

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.03.17

Abstract

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.

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Recommended Citation

Iaccopucci, A. M., Horowitz, M., Espinoza, D., & Nayak, R. (2024). Leveraging 4-H to Address Emergent Health Needs during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Epidemiology Pilot Project. The Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.17