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Implementation of COVID-19 Preventive Measures and Staff Well-Being in a Sample of English Schools 2020-2021.
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The Journal of school health [J Sch Health] 2023 Apr; Vol. 93 (4), pp. 266-278. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 30. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: We examined fidelity and feasibility of implementation of COVID-19 preventive measures in schools, and explored associations between adherence to these measures and staff well-being, to inform policy on sustainable implementation and staff wellbeing.<br />Methods: Surveys were conducted across 128 schools in England with 107 headteachers and 2698 staff-members with reference to autumn term 2020, examining school-level implementation of preventive measures, adherence, and teacher burnout (response rates for headteacher and staff surveys were 84% and 59%, respectively).<br />Results: The median number of measures implemented in primary and secondary schools was 33 (range 23-41), and 32 (range 22-40), respectively; most measures presented challenges. No differences were found regarding number of measures implemented by school-level socio-economic disadvantage. High adherence was reported for staff wearing face-coverings, staff regularly washing their hands, (secondary only) desks facing forwards, and (primary only) increased cleaning of surfaces and student hand-washing. Adherence to most measures was reported as higher in primary than secondary schools. Over half of school leaders and 42% (517/1234) of other teaching staff suffered from high emotional exhaustion. Higher teacher-reported school-wide adherence with measures was consistently associated with lower burnout for leaders and other teaching staff.<br />Conclusions: Findings indicate a tremendous effort in implementing preventive measures and an urgent need to support investments in improving teacher wellbeing.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors. Journal of School Health published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American School Health Association.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Schools
England
Students psychology
COVID-19
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1746-1561
- Volume :
- 93
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of school health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36450450
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.13264