Administrative Personnel Research Articles

A Comparative Analysis of Human Resource for Health at three Teaching Hospitals in Sri Lanka: Availability and Workload

Background: This study investigates the availability and workload of Human Resources for Health (HRH) at three major teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka: National Hospital Sri Lanka (NHSL), Colombo South Teaching Hospital (CSTH), and Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH). Understanding these hospitals' operational capacities and efficiency is crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary data sources. Data extraction sheets were distributed to relevant hospital administrative personnel. The study analyzed bed strength, staff numbers, patient admissions, outpatient visits, and surgical throughput. Comparisons were made to evaluate efficiency and resource utilization across the three hospitals.Results: NHSL has the highest bed strength (3,321 beds), followed by CNTH (1,836 beds) and CSTH (1,242 beds). Bed occupancy rate was highest at NHSL at 75.76%, whereas CSTH and CNTH recorded 75.51% and 61.68%, respectively. Bed turnover was highest at CSTH (10.83/month), while the average length of stay was found to be lowest at CSTH (2.09 days). NHSL employs 1,135 doctors and 3,554 nurses, CSTH employs 537 doctors and 529 nurses, and CNTH employs 418 doctors and 607 nurses. NHSL handled the highest number of admissions and clinic patients, while CNTH had the highest number of clinic patients per doctor, indicating a higher operational efficiency but more significant strain on healthcare providers.Conclusions: NHSL, CSTH, and CNTH exhibit significant differences in operational capacities and efficiencies. To balance workload and improve healthcare outcomes, strategic resource management, enhanced staffing, and improved operational systems are recommended. Future studies should explore patient satisfaction and outcomes to improve policy decisions further.

Persepsi Guru tentang Kompetensi Kepribadian Tenaga Administrasi Sekolah di SMAN Se Kota Pariaman

School administration personnel have a strategic role in providing administrative services to support the learning process at school. This study aims to describe teachers' perceptions of the personality competence of school administration personnel in public high schools in Pariaman City which includes aspects of integrity and noble character, work ethic, self-control, self-confidence, flexibility, thoroughness, discipline, creativity and innovation, and responsibility. This research uses quantitative descriptive method with simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to teachers of public high schools in Pariaman City. The results showed that overall teacher perceptions of the personality competence of school administration personnel were in the “Good” category with an average score of 4.44. Aspects of integrity and noble character obtained the “Very Good” category (4.69), while other aspects were in the “Good” category with a score range of 4.33-4.45. The implications of this study indicate the need to maintain and improve the personality competence of school administration personnel, especially in the aspect of self-control which obtained the lowest score, to optimize school administration services.

Barriers, Facilitators, and Requirements for a Telerehabilitation Aftercare Program for Patients After Occupational Injuries: Semistructured Interviews With Key Stakeholders.

Patients with occupational injuries often receive multidisciplinary rehabilitation for a rapid return to work. Rehabilitation aftercare programs give patients the opportunity to help patients apply the progress they have made during the rehabilitation to their everyday activities. Telerehabilitation aftercare programs can help reduce barriers, such as lack of time due to other commitments, because they can be used regardless of time or location. Careful identification of barriers, facilitators, and design requirements with key stakeholders is a critical step in developing a telerehabilitation aftercare program. This study aims to identify barriers, facilitators, and design requirements for a future telerehabilitation aftercare program for patients with occupational injuries from the perspective of the key stakeholders. We used a literature review and expert recommendations to identify key stakeholders. We conducted semistructured interviews in person and via real-time video calls with 27 key stakeholders to collect data. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was applied. We selected key stakeholder statements about facilitators and barriers and categorized them as individual, technical, environmental, and organizational facilitators and barriers. We identified expressions that captured aspects that the telerehabilitation aftercare program should fulfill and clustered them into attributes and overarching values. We translated the attributes into one or more requirements and grouped them into content, functional, service, user experience, and work context requirements. The key stakeholders identified can be grouped into the following categories: patients, health care professionals, administrative personnel, and members of the telerehabilitation program design and development team. The most frequently reported facilitators of a future telerehabilitation aftercare program were time savings for patients, high motivation of the patients to participate in telerehabilitation aftercare program, high usability of the program, and regular in-person therapy meetings during the telerehabilitation aftercare program. The most frequently reported barriers were low digital affinity and skills of the patients and personnel, patients' lack of trust and acceptance of the telerehabilitation aftercare program, slow internet speed, program functionality problems (eg, application crashes or freezes), and inability of telerehabilitation to deliver certain elements of in-person rehabilitation aftercare such as monitoring exercise performance. In our study, the most common design requirements were reducing barriers and implementing facilitators. The 2 most frequently discussed overarching values were tailoring of telerehabilitation, such as a tailored exercise plan and tailored injury-related information, and social interaction, such as real-time psychotherapy and digital and in-person rehabilitation aftercare in a blended care approach. Key stakeholders reported on facilitators, barriers, and design requirements that should be considered throughout the development process. Tailoring telerehabilitation content was the key value for stakeholders to ensure the program could meet the needs of patients with different types of occupational injuries.

Creating demand for unmet needs: Agile Storytelling.

The translational gap from the discovery of evidence-based solutions to their implementation in healthcare delivery organizations derives from an incorrect assumption that the need for change among executive, administrative, or clinical personnel is the same as the demand for change. For sickle cell disease (SCD), implementation of evidence-based guidelines is often delayed or obstructed due to lack of demand. This challenge allows for the persistence of resource limitations and care delivery models that do not meet the community's unique needs. Agile Storytelling is a process built on the scientific foundations of behavioral economics, complexity science, and network science to create local demand for the implementation of evidence-based solutions. Agile Storytelling includes a design phase and a testing phase. The design phase converts the evidence-based solution into a minimally viable story of a hero, a villain, struggle, drama, and a resolution. The testing phase evaluates the effectiveness of the story via a series of storytelling sprints in the target local healthcare delivery organization. The efficacy of Agile Storytelling was tested in an iterative n-of-1 case study design. Agile Storytelling was used in a large, urban, healthcare system within the United States to facilitate implementation of national SCD best-practice guidelines. After repeated failures attempting to use national and local data regarding the high societal need to hire a SCD-specific social worker, an Agile change conductor using Agile Storytelling was able to create demand for the new position within a week. This decision has ultimately improved patient outcomes and led to the adoption of a specialized collaborative care team for SCD within the health network. Agile Storytelling can lead to structured, effective, and informed storytelling to create local demand within healthcare delivery organizations.

The Influence Of Career Development, Work Environment And Workload On Job Satisfaction And Its Impact On Employee Performance

Objectives – Company performance is highly dependent on public administration personnel, including individual resources to work in all organizations. Management performance can be improved by ensuring that each level of the organization has adequate business requirements and clear plans to support management objectives. This research uses a quantitative approach with a type of causal research. This research focuses on PT. SSP contact center employees. as a population of 100 individuals. The saturated sampling method was used to select the research sample, which means the entire population was included. The questionnaire uses a Likert scale which is one of the questionnaire measuring tools. SmartPLS version 3. is software used to analyze data related to various variables. Innovation/Value - Learning organizations and employee empowerment drive continuous improvement, innovation and adaptability, enabling employees to make informed decisions and contribute to organizational goals. This helps organizations align and maintain competitive advantage by improving careers, environments and jobs.

Analisis Etika Publik dalam Mencapai Good Governance di Badan Kepegawaian Daerah (BKD) Provinsi Sumatera Barat

This study examines the implementation of public service ethics at the Regional Civil Service Agency (BKD) of West Sumatra Province as an effort to achieve good governance. Good public service ethics contribute to enhancing service quality and transparency in personnel administration. The findings indicate that BKD has implemented various standard operating procedures (SOPs) and communication strategies, including the use of social media, to improve information access and responsiveness to complaints. Despite challenges such as maladministration and insufficient socialization, BKD is committed to improving services and building trust among the public and civil servants.

Personnel System Application Design on CV. Intan Bakery Prabumulih City

Information technology is a technology that is generally used to assist humans in creating, changing, storing, communicating and disseminating information. By implementing a staffing system application in an organization or company, it can make it easier for management to plan, supervise, direct, and delegate work to all departments that have a command or coordination relationship with them. As well as increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of data that is presented accurately and on time. One of them is the implementation of the staffing system application. In employee processing, information is needed to make it easier to carry out employee performance. One of the important bases or references in establishing a policy in the field of personnel is employee data, in the form of individual data for each employee complete with their history. Personnel administration activities will affect the state of individual employee data and as a whole. The existence of computer devices is not too much help, because the data is stored and managed by each executor and not in a unified platform. Management or processing is the science and art of managing, controlling, communicating and utilizing all resources. This staffing system application is made using a website.

State of exception, neoliberalism, and militarization of public security in Brazil

Brazil has historically employed a militarized strategy for public security, using violence as a means of social control over subordinate groups and repressing social and labor movements. The involvement of military personnel and state police in justice administration and politics reflects a distortion within the Brazilian state, which the 1988 Federal Constitution did not alleviate. Instead, since re-democratization, militarization has shifted from being an extraordinary measure to becoming the norm, representing an expansion of the state of exception. This trend has culminated in the military’s return to the political scene and the presidency. This article examines the complex relationship between the militarization of public security and the recent trend of radicalization in far-right political positions. The analysis centers on the theoretical debate regarding the relationship between a state of exception and neoliberalism. The research hypothesis posits a convergence between the militarization of politics, a state of exception, and state violence, which collectively impose limits on the rights enshrined in the country’s legal system.

Komponen-komponen Administrasi Personalia Guru dan Tantangan di Era Digital: Solusi Menghadapi Perubahan Zaman

Teacher personnel administration is an important aspect in the effective management of educational staff in the school environment. This article aims to explore what teacher personnel administration is, the challenges in the current era and its solutions through a literature study approach. Personnel administration covers various aspects, such as recruitment, selection, development, performance assessment, promotion, and teacher welfare. Based on the literature review, the role of good teacher personnel administration is crucial to improving the quality of education. Proper management of teacher personnel can improve their motivation, performance, and welfare, thus having a positive impact on the teaching and learning process. This study also highlights the challenges in teacher personnel administration at various levels of education, especially related to government policies and school management. In conclusion, the implementation of effective teacher personnel administration plays an important role in creating a quality and sustainable education system.

ELECTRONIC ASSESSMENT ANXIETY SCALE: DEVELOPMENT, VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY

The widespread availability of internet access in daily life has resulted in a greater acceptance of online assessment methods. E-assessment platforms offer various features such as randomizing questions and answers, utilizing extensive question banks, setting time limits, and managing access during online exams. Electronic assessment enables real-time monitoring, customization, and scalability of feedback, benefiting students, academic staff, and administrative personnel. However, students encounter specific challenges in the electronic assessment environments. These challenges include limited control over test settings and the isolated nature of taking exams without peers. Furthermore, the technological proficiency of both instructors and students, along with resource constraints (computers, mobile devices, internet), can impede the effective utilization of these assessment tools. Technical issues like slow internet connection or disconnections can have significant consequences, especially in online exams, posing difficulties for corrections. The main goal of this study is to develop a Likert-type scale capable of measuring anxiety related to technical issues, social isolation, and the test interface experienced in e-assessment contexts. The study consists of two separate groups: the first group comprising 359 participants and the second group consisting of 356 participants. Both groups include undergraduate and pedagogical formation certificate program students from a university in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkiye. Construct validity was assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Item parameters were examined using item analysis based on classical test theory. As a result of the study, a two-factor scale structure comprising 21 items measuring social and technical anxiety was developed. These two dimensions account for 59.89% of the total variance. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the entire scale was 0.93, the McDonald’s omega coefficient was 0.93, and the construct reliability was 0.99.

Optimizing Administrative Professionalism: A Strategic Approach to Elevate Clientele Satisfaction in Service-Oriented Environments

Professionalism is crucial in shaping client experience in organizations, yet many organizations lack strategies to enhance staff conduct, leading to inconsistent service, communication gaps, and inadequate training. Essential qualities such as competence, courtesy, honesty, integrity, and specialized knowledge significantly impact client interactions, complaint resolution, and organizational image. This study, conducted at the City College of Calamba, Philippines, surveyed 1,126 students to assess their perceptions of professionalism among administrative personnel providing student services and evaluate customer satisfaction. Using a descriptive correlational approach with stratified random sampling and simple statistical treatment such as mean and Goodman and Kruskal's Gamma Correlation, the study established a correlation between staff professionalism and satisfaction, proposing a development program based on its findings. The survey found high levels of professionalism and customer satisfaction, recognized staff strengths in professional communication and accountability, and indicated areas for growth in problem-solving. The significant relationships between job performance, service delivery, ethics, and satisfaction highlight professionalism’s impact on consumer perspectives. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on the correlation between professionalism and satisfaction within an educational setting, offering insights for targeted development programs. Limitations include a small sample size, which may affect generalizability, reliance on self-reported data, cross-sectional design, and a focus on one institution, which may overlook broader contextual nuances.

Assessing the Psychological Well-being of Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, working in any medical organization is associated with the risk of coronavirus infection. This applies first and foremost to specialized medical organizations dealing with the treatment of patients infected with coronavirus. Medical workers experiencing increased psychological stress are at an increased risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus while providing medical care. Therefore, studying the psychological states of medical workers – doctors, nurses, orderlies - is of particular importance and relevance. Our research goal is to investigate the psychological responses of medical professionals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The research focused on the Aktobe Medical Center (AMC), which hosts the regional pulmonology center for COVID-19 patients and the Regional Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital (RCIDH). The study is a selective, single-stage cross-sectional analysis. To assess the psychological reactions of medical workers, standardized questionnaires are used, including the PSM-25, GAD-7, and MFI-20. Statistical analysis of the data is conducted using the STATISTICA 10.0 software package from StatSoft, Inc., USA. An analysis of the research results indicates that medical personnel, nurses, and administrative staff in medical organizations associated with the risk of coronavirus infection are susceptible to adverse psychophysiological disorders. The study revealed that stress levels, anxiety, and asthenia in doctors and nursing staff are significantly higher compared to those in nurses and administrative personnel. Medical workers at risk of COVID- 19 clearly require support measures, as the potential for occupational infection has been definitively established. Additionally, the psychological risk is largely influenced by the nature of their work and their direct contact with the population and patients infected with the coronavirus. Senior and mid-level medical workers at the forefront of combating coronavirus infection is at a high risk of experiencing psycho-emotional and psychophysiological health issues. Doctors and nurses have been found to exhibit high levels of physical and mental asthenia, anxiety, and moderate-to-high levels of stress. Evaluating potential risk factors for psychophysiological disorders among healthcare workers not only provides an objective assessment of their health status, but also aids in the effective and rational organization of their work.

Optimalisasi Mutu Pendidikan melalui Administrasi Personalia yang Efisien: Pilar Utama Keberhasilan Institusi Sekolah

The quality of education in schools is largely determined by the effective management of educational and administrative staff. Personnel administration, which involves recruitment, training, career development, and performance evaluation, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that human resources (HR) in schools operate efficiently. Effective HR management enhances teacher performance and fosters a positive work environment, directly contributing to improved educational quality. Conversely, poor HR administration can lead to low teacher motivation, high turnover, and declining academic standards. As modern curricula and technological advancements evolve, personnel administration must adapt to ensure continuous professional development and well-being for educators. This article investigates the significance of personnel administration in improving school quality. By reviewing recent literature, it explores how recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes impact teaching quality and student outcomes. The analysis also provides recommendations for policymakers to strengthen HR management in schools, ensuring sustained educational excellence. Structured personnel administration is shown to be essential for motivating teachers, enhancing performance, and ultimately raising the overall standards of education.

Zoning of the Lower Volga Region and Formation of Territory, Okrug, District and Rural Bodies of Soviet Authority in 1928: First Stage

Introduction. The article examines the process of formation of the Lower Volga region and Soviet authorities at the level of regional, district, and rural administration at the first stage of zoning (before the liquidation of okrugs). Methods and materials. The research was carried out based on traditional methods of historical research (historical-genetic, retrospective, historical-systemic, and historical-comparative). The use of an array of unpublished archival documents stored in the State Archives of the Volgograd Region and the Documentation Center for Contemporary History of the Volgograd Region, and materials from periodicals and legislative sources of government bodies of the USSR and the RSFSR, greatly facilitated the research process. Analysis. The study is aimed at identifying the regional specifics of the zoning process and the accompanying process of formation of Soviet authorities (at the level of councils and executive committees of councils of the Lower Volga region). Results. The zoning of the Lower Volga region already at the first stage revealed a range of problems, the systematic solution of which in the future will make it possible to transform the agricultural region into the industrial center of the Volga region. In the process of reform, along with positive aspects – the reduction in cost of the management apparatus, the bringing closer to the population of Soviet authorities endowed with significant powers (district executive committees and councils) – there were also clearly negative consequences. The distance of rural councils from middle management and the consolidation of individual rural councils, on the one hand, led to the planned reduction of hardware costs but, on the other hand, excluded remote villages from active public life. Districts became the main operational unit of economic and Soviet work in the region. There were several issues to address, including the imbalance between districts with different population sizes, from small ones with just over 2,000 people to large ones with populations approaching 100,000. Additionally, there was a lack of communication between administrative units and personnel problems, which emerged as a significant hurdle in the development of district and rural Soviet administration at the second stage of zoning (in the conditions of the liquidation of okrugs).

The Current State of Personnel Administration of Souphanouvong University

The main purpose of this research was to investigate the current state of personnel administration at Souphanouvong University. The descriptive survey method was employed in this study to collect the data from the sample group. The population included administrators, staff and teachers at Souphanouvong University with a total number of 415 people. The sample group was selected by using a purposive sampling method with a total number of 324 participants. The instrument used for data collection is the 5-likert-scale questionnaire which was validated by five experts in the area and then tested for reliability with the value of 0.979. The data were analyzed to find percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings reveal that the state of the personnel administration at Souphanouvong University was at the high level with a mean of 3.38 and standard deviation of 0.54 (= 3.83, S.D = 0.54). When considering each aspect, it was found to be practiced at a high level with a mean range from 3.60 to 3.97. The most practiced aspect is staff employment and management (= 3.97, S.D = 0.60), followed by the selection process (= 3.96, S.D = 0.65) and development ( = 3.95, S.D = 0.63) and the retirement from government officials (= 3.95, S.D = 0.65) respectively.

Machine Learning Framework for Classifying and Predicting Depressive Behavior Based on PPG and ECG Feature Extraction

Depression is a significant risk factor for other serious health conditions, such as heart failure, dementia, and diabetes. In this study, a quantitative method was developed to detect depressive states in individuals using electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals. Data were obtained from 59 people affiliated with the high-specialized medical center of Bajio T1, which consists of medical professionals, administrative personnel, and service workers. Data were analyzed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) to discern potential false positives. The statistical analyses performed elucidated distinctive features with variable behavior in response to diverse physical stimuli, which were adeptly processed through a machine learning classification framework. The method achieved an accuracy rate of up to 92% in the identification of depressive states, substantiating the potential of biophysical data in increasing the diagnostic process of depression. The results suggest that this method is innovative and has significant potential. With additional refinements, this approach could be utilized as a screening tool in psychiatry, incorporated into everyday devices for preventive diagnostics, and potentially lead to alarm systems for individuals with suicidal thoughts.

Perceived outcomes of medical teaching institute reforms: insights from management, faculty, and administration in Pakistani tertiary health care

ObjectiveThe study aims to explore the perceived outcomes of Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) reforms on autonomy and overall performance within tertiary healthcare institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, Pakistan.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was carried out from September 2023 to March 2024, involving interviews with frontline staff, administrative personnel, and senior management within MTI-affiliated institutions. The methodology employed, using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques.ResultsThe study showed that institutional staff members’ knowledge and understanding of the MTI changes differed. Some observed very minor adjustments, while others saw advances in hospital operations and service delivery. Administrative complexity, political meddling, and resource allocation problems were noted as challenges. Positive results were also observed, though, and they included improved infrastructure, possibilities for staff training, and decision-making procedures.ConclusionDespite significant improved, there are still challenges, such as inconsistent staff comprehension, mixed impacts on service delivery, resource allocation issues, and political meddling. Addressing these issues necessitates improved communication, continuous evaluation, and coordinated efforts to improve administrative systems and obtain consistent funding.

Big administration reforms against Catholic reformist traditions: fusion of state and church mid-level school administrations in early nineteenth-century Prussian Silesia

ABSTRACT In what are often described as modern Western school systems, the supervision of elementary schools generally shifted from the hands of clerical administrators to genuine state officials during the nineteenth century. The Prussian state, like other predominantly Protestant states, relied on clerical personnel and church supervision structures to establish its school supervision administration. Yet, this was also true for the more Catholic parts of the Prussian monarchy, where integration of church structures into state administration caused friction between state and church authorities. Hence, this contribution focuses on appointments of school inspectors in early nineteenth-century Prussian Silesia, when friction arose between the state and the prince-bishop concerning appointment rights. These frictions are reflected in the process of newly introduced mid-level state school administrations taking over episcopal appointment rights, which has been described as a nationalisation or secularisation of Silesian school administration. The article proposes a more nuanced approach to the restructuring of Silesian school administration, driven by consecutive administration reforms resulting in a fusion of church and state administration, rather than a traditional secularisation narrative. It traces the subtle ties between the Prussian state, episcopal administration, and clerical inspection personnel that led to the gradual assertion of state over ecclesiastical structures.

Telemedicine's Hesitant Reception Among Digital Natives: A Cluster Analysis of Polish Students' Attitudes.

Objective: As digital natives appear to be the most suitable target group for technological innovations, we tested this notion by analyzing their attitude toward the implementation of telemedicine in Poland. Methods: An online survey was conducted from April to October 2021, yielding responses from 475 university students on their experience with teleconsultations, which are an essential part of telemedicine. Satisfaction-related questions were used to perform cluster analysis, and subsequently, clusters were compared based on significant differences in responses including sociodemographic and utilization patterns. Open-ended questions were analyzed to further gauge the rationale behind the demonstrated attitude. Results: The responses were polarized. In the cluster analysis, on one side were the "Skeptics" and "Enemies," who shared negative opinions on professionalism and convenience, differing only in their assessment of intangible skills. On the other side were the "Enthusiasts," who were satisfied in all categories; the "Indifferent," who lacked strong opinions; and the "Time-pressed," who, while openly admitting its drawbacks, were highly likely to continue using it due to its time-saving potential. Recurring concerns in open-ended questions focused on unreliable diagnoses and uncooperative administrative personnel. Conclusions: The reception was polarized. The split in answers suggests that administrative problems were limited to some providers, indicating they should be possible to overcome. There is a clear pattern that telemedicine is seen as an incomplete service. However, many would happily continue to use it due to its convenience and time-saving benefits.

Communication Disparities and Trusted Sources of COVID-19 Information in Massachusetts School Districts.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of prekindergarten to grade 12 schools and an inequitable return to full-time in-person learning. To explore how ethnic and racial differences across school districts in Massachusetts correlate with parents' attitudes, beliefs, and trusted sources of information about COVID-19 and mitigation strategies. An electronic survey was distributed by school administrators to parents and guardians in November and December 2021 using existing school district contact lists and established methods of communication (email in 2 school districts; email and text message in 1 district). Three school districts in Massachusetts (Chelsea, Medford, and Somerville). Parents of prekindergarten to grade 12 school students attending public schools. Parental attitudes and beliefs regarding mitigation strategies for COVID-19 (surveillance testing, masking, and vaccination); trusted information sources about COVID-19; preferred methods of communication from schools. A total of 1496 survey responses were analyzed. Chelsea respondents were predominantly Hispanic/LatinX (88%); Medford and Somerville were predominantly White/non-Hispanic (80% and 68%, respectively). Testing, masks, and vaccination were supported by >80% of parents/guardians across districts. However, there were statistically significant differences between school districts regarding participation in testing programs, implications of a child testing positive, vaccination of young children, communication preferences, and trusted sources of information. Although primarily focused on COVID-19, these results highlight opportunities for public health personnel and school administrators to work directly with parents and guardians in their school districts to improve communication strategies and be a trusted source of information for a variety of public health issues.