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Parental decision-making on summer program enrollment: A mixed methods Covid-19 impact study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The closure of childcare organizations (e.g. schools, childcare centers, afterschool programs, summer camps) during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the health and wellbeing of families. Despite their reopening, parents may be reluctant to enroll their children in summer programming. Knowledge of the beliefs that underlie parental concerns will inform best practices for organizations that serve children.

Methods

Parents (n = 17) participated in qualitative interviews (October 2020) to discuss Covid-19 risk perceptions and summer program enrollment intentions. Based on interview responses to perceived Covid-19 risk, two groups emerged for analysis- "Elevated Risk (ER)" and "Conditional Risk (CR)". Themes were identified utilizing independent coding and constant-comparison analysis. Follow-up interviews (n = 12) in the Spring of 2021 evaluated the impact of vaccine availability on parent risk perceptions. Additionally, parents (n = 17) completed the Covid-19 Impact survey to assess perceived exposure (Range: 0-25) and household impact (Range: 2-60) of the pandemic. Scores were summed and averaged for the sample and by risk classification group.

Results

Parents overwhelmingly supported the operation of summer programming during the pandemic due to perceived child benefits. Parent willingness to enroll their children in summer programming evolved with time and was contingent upon the successful implementation of safety precautions (e.g. outdoor activities, increased handwashing/sanitizing of surfaces). Interestingly, parents indicated low exposure (ER: Avg. 6.3 ± 3.1 Range [2-12], CR: Avg. 7.5 ± 3.6 Range [1-14]) and moderate family impact (ER: Avg. 27.1 ± 6.9 Range [20-36], CR: Avg. 33.7 ± 11.4 Range [9-48]) on the impact survey.

Conclusion

Childcare organizations should mandate and evaluate the implementation of desired Covid-19 safety precautions for their patrons.

SUBMITTER: Dugger R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721268 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Parental decision-making on summer program enrollment: A mixed methods Covid-19 impact study.

Dugger Roddrick R Reesor-Oyer Layton L Beets Michael W MW Wilson Dawn K DK Weaver Robert Glenn RG

Evaluation and program planning 20221205

<h4>Background</h4>The closure of childcare organizations (e.g. schools, childcare centers, afterschool programs, summer camps) during the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the health and wellbeing of families. Despite their reopening, parents may be reluctant to enroll their children in summer programming. Knowledge of the beliefs that underlie parental concerns will inform best practices for organizations that serve children.<h4>Methods</h4>Parents (n = 17) participated in qualitative interviews (Oct ...[more]

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