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

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. Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.17