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Presentation
Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial and Viral Illnesses
University of West Florida Libraries
11/2024
Appears in Patient Centered Population Health NUR 4615
Abstract
Introduction: The University of West Florida (UWF) Student Health Services serves the student population to promote the overall well-being of students. The identified problem was the lack of knowledge about the differences between bacterial and viral illness. Study findings show a correlation between decreased adolescent health literacy and poor health outcomes in adulthood.
Purpose/Goals: The purpose of this project was to educate students at UWF about the differences between bacterial and viral infections. The goals for students were: (1) identify the differences between bacterial and viral infections. (2) Discuss treatment and prevention techniques for bacterial and viral infections. (3) Recognize when to seek medical attention.
Method: The group created an Canva infographic targeting the student population, that included differences between bacterial and viral illnesses, and treatment options. The infographic included QR codes for vaccination appointments and the online version of the infographic.
Results: The infographic was placed in the UWF Student Health Center and distributed on social media (Facebook and Instagram) with the assistance of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health communications department. Engagement numbers from social media implementation and flu vaccination rates at the end of the semester will determine impact.
Conclusions: Health literacy is low among college students, which contributes to poor health outcomes as adults. Educating this population on proper illness prevention techniques can reduce incidence rates and poor health outcomes.
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- Title
- Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial and Viral Illnesses
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Contributors
- Sallie J Shipman (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of HealthTamara A Clapper (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- @ the authors
- Identifiers
- 99380586597106600
- Academic Unit
- Population Health; School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English
- Course Name
- Patient Centered Population Health; NUR 4615