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NCT Number: NCT07654712

Effectiveness of Education on Preventive Measures Against Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in School-Age Children

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an animation video-supported education program on preventive measures against acute respiratory tract infections among first-grade primary school children.

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Adherence Interventions Behavior Hand Hygiene Health Behavior Health Education Medication Adherence Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Respiratory Hygiene Respiratory Infection Prevention Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

6 year–7 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an animation video-supported education program on preventive measures against acute respiratory tract infections among first-grade primary school children. The study was conducted as a cluster randomized controlled trial in a public primary school in Istanbul, Türkiye. Two first-grade classrooms were selected and randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received an animation video-supported education program on preventive measures against acute respiratory tract infections, while the control group received no education during the data collection period. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention. The primary outcomes included children's knowledge scores regarding preventive measures against respiratory tract infections, coughing/sneezing hygiene skill scores, and hand hygiene skill scores.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being enrolled in the first grade of the primary school where the study was conducted
  • Being able to speak and understand Turkish
  • Having written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian
  • Being willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Having an acute respiratory tract infection during data collection
  • Having any chronic disease
  • Having a physical or cognitive impairment that prevents communication, watching the educational materials, or completing the measurement tools
  • Not having written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian
  • Not being willing to participate in the study

Treatment and study plan

Animation Video-Supported Education on Preventive Measures Against Acute Respiratory Tract Infections

Behavioral

The intervention consisted of an animation video-supported education program developed for first-grade primary school children. The program included a 15-minute animation video, question-and-answer activities, demonstration and practice of coughing/sneezing etiquette, and demonstration and practice of hand hygiene using a handwashing station. The education was delivered in three sessions over three weeks, with a total duration of 120 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Knowledge Score on Preventive Measures Against Respiratory Tract Infections

    Time frame: Baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention

    Children's knowledge regarding preventive measures against respiratory tract infections was assessed using the Knowledge Form on Preventive Measures Against Respiratory Tract Infections. The form consists of 7 items. Each correct answer is scored as 1 point and each incorrect answer is scored as 0 points. Total scores range from 0 to 7, with higher scores indicating a higher level of knowledge.

  2. Change in Coughing/Sneezing Hygiene Skill Score

    Time frame: Baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention

    Children's coughing/sneezing hygiene skills were assessed using the Coughing/Sneezing Skill Checklist developed by the researchers. The checklist evaluates appropriate protective behaviors during coughing or sneezing. Items are scored as "performed" = 2 points, "partially performed" = 1 point, and "not performed" = 0 points. Higher scores indicate better coughing/sneezing hygiene skills. Skill performances were video-recorded and evaluated by two independent experts.

  3. Change in Hand Hygiene Skill Score

    Time frame: Baseline and two weeks after completion of the intervention

    Children's hand hygiene skills were assessed using the Hand Hygiene Skill Checklist developed by the researchers. The checklist consists of 12 items. Each item is scored as "performed" = 2 points, "partially performed" = 1 point, and "not performed" = 0 points. Higher scores indicate better hand hygiene skills. Children demonstrated handwashing behavior using a standardized handwashing station, and performances were video-recorded and evaluated by two independent experts.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Parent-Rated Independent Performance of Preventive Behaviors

    Time frame: Baseline and four weeks after completion of the intervention

    Parents evaluated children's independent performance of preventive behaviors against acute respiratory tract infections using a visual analog scale. Higher scores indicate a higher level of independent performance of preventive behaviors.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Education on Preventive Measures Against Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in School-Age Children: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 17, 2026

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