“Squash the Spread of COVID-19 in Bulloch County” Program

Presentation given at the Eagle Showcase: Excellence in Service-Learning, Georgia Southern University.

The purpose of this service-learning project was to assist the organization “Squash the Spread Bulloch County” with bolstering communication of health information regarding COVID-19. Evidence-based theory, diffusion of innovations was used to dispel fear regarding COVID-19, reassure residents of their rights, answer their questions, build trust in the health care system and ultimately ensure the adoption of health behaviors that would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Bulloch county. These hinged upon earlier group research to understand public attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs that hinder the adoption of the desired health behaviors to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Adherence to recommendations to wear face coverings, hand washing, and physical distancing guidelines are of public health importance in reducing the spread of COVID-19. The assignment culminated in final deliverables which included communication materials such as posters and infographics that were presented to the organization.