Effectiveness of a Program Based on the Use of Educational Videos to Develop Health Awareness in Kindergarten Children

Abstract

The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a program based on the use of educational videos in developing health awareness among kindergarten children. A quasi-experimental design was used, and the study was conducted on (50) boys and girls enrolled in government kindergartens in Najran. The following instruments were used in the study: a pictorial health awareness test (personal hygiene, environmental health, and physical activity) for kindergarten children, and a program based on the use of educational videos to develop health awareness among kindergarten children. The study reached the following results: There are statistically significant differences at the (0.05) level between the mean scores of the study sample in the pre- and post-tests for children's awareness of personal hygiene, in favor of the post-test; there are statistically significant differences at the (0.05) level between the mean scores of the study sample in the pre- and post-tests for children's awareness of the concept of environmental health, in favor of the post-test; and there are statistically significant differences at the (0.05) level between the mean scores of the study sample in the pre- and post-tests for children's awareness of the concept of physical activity, in favor of the post-test. In light of the study's findings, the researchers offered several recommendations: The importance of utilizing educational videos to develop health concepts in kindergarten children and to make the learning process more enjoyable and engaging. Conducting workshops and training sessions for kindergarten teachers to raise their awareness of the importance of educational videos in developing health concepts in kindergarten children and to teach them how to use them in various educational situations. The necessity of educating kindergarten children about healthy habits through the use of diverse methods.