KMID : 0607720020130030503
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Journal of Korean Community Nursing 2002 Volume.13 No. 3 p.503 ~ p.512
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Development of educational materials for management and prevention of chronic hepatitis
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Kim Mae-Ja
Shin Gye-Young Lee Sun-Ock
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to develop educational materials for preventing type B viral hepatitis infection. Prior to this study, a survey had been conducted to define the educational needs of persons with hepatitis B antigen.
Method: Based on the results of the former study and a review of the literature, the content of the educational materials was confined to the transmission cycle and its prevention in type B hepatitis. A professional team that consisted of writers and producers videotaped the lectures provided by professors and instructors in a nursing schoo. A professional graphic designer produced the leaflet to enhance the visual effects.
Results: The contents of the educational materials or type B hepatitis were composed of six parts: (1) the prevalence rate (or morbidity) of type B hepatitis antigen positive and is recent trend, (2) transformation of hepatits, (3) transmission cycle of hepatitis infection, (4) persons who are susceptible to hepatitis and need a vaccination, (5) preventive approach - hepatitis vaccination and the guideline for patients¡¯ daily lives for preventing infection and (6) questions and answers. the materials were delivered in the form of lectures, visual charts, graphics, and multi-media.
Conclusion: the educational materials developed inthis study may provide practical information and knowledge on strategies to prevent type B hepatitis. The educational materials may be utilized in primary health care centers or school health services.
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KEYWORD
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type B hepatitis, educational program
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