Implementation of COVID-19 Preventive Measures and Staff Well-Being in a Sample of English Schools 2020-2021.
J Sch Health
; 93(4): 266-278, 2023 04.
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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.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).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.CONCLUSIONS:
Findings indicate a tremendous effort in implementing preventive measures and an urgent need to support investments in improving teacher wellbeing.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
COVID-19
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Sch Health
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido