Impact of the Be Well Care Well Program on Early Care Education Teachers
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The study will address the following specific aims: (1) assess the impact of the BWCW program on teacher stress and physical activity, (2) Examine feasibility of collecting cortisol.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Be Well Care Well
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Behavioral: Be Well Care Well
Be Well Care Well addresses teacher well-being through activities implemented in the classroom aimed at reducing teacher stress and improving physical activity. A subset of teachers involved in the program will complete classroom observations and cortisol testing to examine additional measures of stress.
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No Intervention: Control
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change in score of Devereux Adult Resilience Survey [Baseline and 1 year follow-up]
The DARS assesses social networks, internalized beliefs, and professional skills and knowledge. A high score represents high levels of adult resilience.
- Change in score of Child Worker Job Stress Inventory [Baseline and 1 year follow-up]
The Child Worker Job Stress Inventory measures provider stress. A high score represents high job stress.
- Change in score on the Lifestyle Questionnaire [Baseline and 1 year follow-up]
The Lifestyle Questionnaire measures physical activity and health. A high score represents high levels of physical activity.
- Change in score on the Early Childhood Job Satisfaction Survey [Baseline and 1 year follow-up]
The ECJSS examines job satisfaction among young providers. A high score represents high job satisfaction.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Teachers that meet the following criteria will be included:
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currently employed as a teacher or assistant teacher at a participating ECE center;
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ages 18 or older;
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men or women;
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able to speak, read, and write English.
Exclusion Criteria:
None
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | MUSC Department of Psychiatry | Charleston | South Carolina | United States | 29425 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Medical University of South Carolina
- University of Delaware
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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