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Health Communication through Embryology: Addressing Gaps in Access to Critical Biosecurity Information for Youth
Rader, Samantha Camille
Rader, Samantha Camille
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Children have limited understanding of biosecurity and Salmonella enterica (Salmonella) because they lack the background information and context of their importance. Embryology and chick hatching are common subjects that could be used to help increase children’s knowledge of these subjects. Through surveying teachers, it was shown that these are areas of interest, yet still are limited in material availability and diversity. Teachers identified younger audiences, particularly kindergarten and preschool students, as the age group most frequently taught embryology and chick hatching. Six supplemental educational materials were created for this audience to encourage learning about these topics, including a vocabulary sheet, a game, a booklet showing chicken egg development, and three worksheets. In a time of changes to funding of both institutions implementing biosecurity measures and education, this research and effort to support teachers is especially critical.
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2025-01-01