The mediating effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between communication skills and practices of preventing infectious diseases among daycare center teachers in South Korea

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the practices of preventing infectious diseases by daycare center teachers. The focus was on the mediating effects of self-efficacy in the relationship between communication skills and practices of preventing infectious diseases.Methods: This study used a descriptive correlational design. The participants were 164 daycare center teachers. Hierarchical regression was used to test the mediating effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between communication skills and practices of preventing infectious diseases. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and hierarchical regression. The mediation effect was analyzed using an SPSS Macro program, PROCESS.Results: Significant relationships were found between communication skills and practices of preventing infectious diseases (β=.19, <i>p</i><.001), self-efficacy and practices of preventing infectious diseases (β=.59, <i>p</i><.001), and communication skills and self-efficacy (β=.27, <i>p</i><.001). Self-efficacy had a significant mediating effect (β=.17, 95% confidence interval=0.07~0.29) on practices of preventing infectious diseases.Conclusion: In order to improve practices of preventing infectious diseases among daycare teachers, it is necessary to develop and apply interventions and methods that can increase effective communication skills and self-efficacy.

Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Approach in Tuberculosis Management by Terjang Foundation

“…This study refers to the ability of survivors to interact effectively with other people, either with TB survivors or with the surrounding community, by recognizing and utilizing appropriate means of communication in relationships. With others (Shin and You, 2021).…”