Publications by authors named "Richard Samuel Kwadwo Abieraba"
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in the heightened need for digital health literacy among the youth of school-going age. Despite the relevance of digital health literacy among the general public (including students), it appears the measurement of digital health literacy is still a challenge among researchers. Recently, Dadackinski and colleagues adapted existing digital health literacy measures to fit the COVID-19 situation.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has increased anxiety among PE teachers, particularly due to the need for in-person lessons, influenced by their knowledge of the virus, perceptions of workplace safety, and qualifications.
- A study involving 160 PE teachers found a significant negative correlation between COVID-19 knowledge and anxiety levels, though educational qualification did not moderate this relationship.
- The perception of workplace safety was crucial in moderating the anxiety responses, highlighting the importance of providing sufficient safety measures and support to create a safe teaching environment.
Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during COVID-19 in Ghana: Evidence from Physical Education Practical-Oriented Program.
Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ
January 2022
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the swift migration to alternate instructional delivery models and pedagogical practices in educational institutions. This study examined the perceived safety of the learning environment and associated anxiety factors among physical education students amidst COVID-19. Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 638 students drawn purposively and conveniently from a public university in Ghana completed a self-developed questionnaire.
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