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Van Borek S, Logie CH, Mbende B, Ghoma Linguissi LS, MacKenzie F, Ouedraogo A, Lad A, Boumba A, Gittings L, Loemba H. Esengo ya Bosembo ("Joy of Equity"): Development of an Advocacy Video to Reduce Stigma and to Promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women Sex Professionals in Pointe-Noire, Congo Republic. Health Promot Pract 2024:15248399241245053. [PMID: 38660994 DOI: 10.1177/15248399241245053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Sex workers experience elevated risks of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) from intimate partners, clients, and community members that harms health and human rights. While SGBV contributes to poorer sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes among sex workers, including elevated human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vulnerabilities, stigma targeting sex workers reduces SRH service access and uptake. The Congo Republic is an exemplar context to address stigma toward sex workers. Sex workers' HIV prevalence (8.1%) in Congo Republic is double the national prevalence, yet research indicates that nearly one-fifth (17.2%) of sex workers in Congo Republic avoid health care because of stigma and discrimination. This Resources, Frameworks, & Perspectives article describes the process of developing Esengo ya Bosembo ("Joy of Equity"), a culturally tailored advocacy video that aims to reduce health care and community stigma toward women sex professionals (e.g., sex workers) in Pointe-Noire, Congo Republic. This knowledge translation product stems from a participatory mapping intervention with sex professionals in Pointe-Noire that revealed the need for sensitization tools and activities to reduce sex work stigma among health care providers and community members. The video incorporates three overarching key messages: (1) sex professionals are human beings with equal rights to dignity, protection, and health services; (2) elevated risks of SGBV and stigma targeting sex workers reduce SRH service access and uptake; and (3) participatory mapping is a potential way to empower sex professionals to share their experiences and recommendations for change. This article details how health promotion practitioners and sex professionals may use the video to advocate for change.
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Gender & Sexual Health Equity, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Union pour l'Assistance aux Femmes Prostituées d'Afrique, Pointe-Noire, Congo
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- University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Social Science Research, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Holst C, Tschirhart N, Ngowi B, Noll J, Winkler AS. Utilizing community InfoSpots for health education: perspectives and experiences in Migoli and Izazi, Tanzania. Health Promot Int 2023; 38:daab187. [PMID: 34897433 PMCID: PMC10439510 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daab187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Limited access to health education can be a barrier for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. We addressed this gap by installing community information spots (InfoSpots) with access to the internet and a locally stored digital health education platform (the platform) in Migoli and Izazi, Tanzania. The objective of this case study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of InfoSpot users and non-users in these communities. We conducted 35 semi-structured interviews with participants living, working or studying in Migoli or Izazi in February 2020 and subsequently analysed the data using content analysis. The 25 InfoSpot users reported variations in use patterns. Users with more education utilized the platform for their own health education and that of others, in addition to internet surfing. High school students also used the platform for practicing English, in addition to health education. Most InfoSpot users found the platform easy to use; however, those with less education received guidance from other users. Non-users reported that they would have used the InfoSpot with the platform if they had been aware of its existence. All participants reported a positive view of the digital health messages, especially animations as a health knowledge transfer tool. In conclusion, different and unintended use of the platform shows that the communities are creative in ways of utilizing the InfoSpots and gaining knowledge. The platform could have been used by more people if it had been promoted better in the communities.
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- Christine Holst
- Centre for Global Health, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P.O box 1130, Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Global Health, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P.O box 1130, Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway
- Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Thompson Hall - THN 136, 25 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 7K4, Canada
- Oslo Group on Global Health Policy, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P.O. box 1130, Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway
- Department of Family Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Kaew Road, Muang District, 50200 Chiang Mai Thailand, Thailand
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- Muhimbili Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), 3 Barack Obama Drive, P.O. box 9653, 11101 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- University of Dar es Salaam, Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences, P.O. box 608, Mbeya, Tanzania
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- Basic Internet Foundation, Gunnar Randers vei 19, 2007 Kjeller, Norway
- Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo, P.O box 70, 2027 Kjeller, Norway
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- Centre for Global Health, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, P.O box 1130, Blindern, 0318 Oslo, Norway
- Center for Global Health, Department of Neurology, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München, Germany
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Dudley MZ, Squires GK, Petroske TM, Dawson S, Brewer J. The Use of Narrative in Science and Health Communication: A Scoping Review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 112:107752. [PMID: 37068426 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many people deny science and reject health recommendations despite widely distributed facts and statistics. Didactic science and health communication is often dry, and relies on the false assumption that people make purely evidence-based decisions. Stories can be a powerful teaching tool by capturing attention and evoking emotion. OBJECTIVE We explore the impact and appeal of, and describe best practices for, using narrative (storytelling) versus didactic methods in science and health communication. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT No patients were involved in the review process. METHODS We searched PubMed and Web of Science for articles either: assessing effectiveness of narrative science/health communication; assessing acceptability of (or preference for) narrative science/health communication; giving advice on how best to use narrative; and/or providing science-based explanations for how/why narrative succeeds. RESULTS Narrative science/health communication is effective and appealing for audiences across a variety of topics and mediums, with supporting evidence across fields such as epidemiology, neuroscience, and psychology. Whether narrative or didactic messaging is most effective depends on the topic, audience, and objective, as well as message quality. However, combining narrative with didactic methods is likely to be more effective than using either strategy alone. DISCUSSION Narrative science/health communication merits wider implementation and further research. Narrative communication creates openness to information by delaying the formulation of counterarguments. PRACTICAL VALUE Science and health communicators should collaborate with cultural and storytelling experts, work directly with their target audiences throughout the message development and testing processes, and rely on popular story elements (e.g., first-person point of view, relatable protagonists) to improve the comprehension, engagement, and thoughtful consideration of their intended audience. FUNDING This work was funded by Thirty Meter Telescope, with which two authors (GKS and SD) were affiliated. Otherwise, the funding organization had no role in the study and/or submission.
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- Matthew Z Dudley
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, w5041, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, w5041, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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- California Institute of Technology / IPAC, 1200 E California Blvd, 315 Keith Spalding, Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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- Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory, Pasadena, CA, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, w5041, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA; Institute for Vaccine Safety, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, w5041, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Knapp P, Benhebil N, Evans E, Moe-Byrne T. The effectiveness of video animations in the education of healthcare practitioners and student practitioners: a systematic review of trials. PERSPECTIVES ON MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 11:309-315. [PMID: 36472616 PMCID: PMC9743876 DOI: 10.1007/s40037-022-00736-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Video animations are increasingly available in education but without systematic evaluation. This review aimed to collate trials of animations versus other delivery, in student or qualified healthcare practitioners. METHODS Included studies had the following features: controlled design with random or quasi-random allocation; student or qualified healthcare practitioners; comparing video animation with another format (e.g. textbook, lecture, static images); animation delivered instead of, or in addition to, another format. The primary outcome was knowledge; secondary outcomes were attitudes and cognitions, and behaviours. Multiple databases were searched from 1996-October 2022 using a defined strategy. We also undertook citation searching. Dual, independent decision-making was used for inclusion assessment, data extraction, and quality appraisal. Included studies were appraised using the Cochrane ROB2 tool. Findings were reported using narrative synthesis. RESULTS We included 13 studies: 11 recruited student practitioners, two recruited qualified practitioners, total n = 1068. Studies evaluated cartoon animations or 2D/3D animations. Knowledge was assessed in ten studies, showing greater knowledge from animations in eight studies. Attitudes and cognitions were assessed in five studies; animations resulted in positive outcomes in three studies, no difference in one study, and worse outcomes in one study. Behaviours were assessed in three studies, animations producing positive outcomes in two studies and there was no difference in one study. Overall risk of bias was 'high' in ten studies and 'some concerns' in three. DISCUSSION Overall the evidence base is small with mostly 'high' risk of bias. Video animations show promise in practitioner education, particularly for effects on knowledge, but bigger, better research is needed.
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- Peter Knapp
- Department of Health Sciences & the Hull York Medical School, University of York, York, UK.
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- Hull York Medical School, University of York, York, UK
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Aisah S, Ismail S, Margawati A. Animated educational video using health belief model on the knowledge of anemia prevention among female adolescents: An intervention study. MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2022; 17:97-104. [PMID: 36606168 PMCID: PMC9809444 DOI: 10.51866/oa.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION As the younger female generation, female adolescents should understand anaemia prevention. This study examined the effects of animated educational videos on the knowledge of anaemia prevention among female adolescents using the Health Belief Model (HBM). METHOD A quasi-experimental method with a randomised pre-test and post-test control group design was applied. Animated educational videos about anaemia prevention were used as the intervention. One hundred sixty-one female adolescents were recruited through multistage random sampling and divided into intervention (n=78) and control (n=83) groups. The intervention group received education via animated educational videos. The HBM questionnaire was used to measure the nine HBM indicators (r=0.8); the item categories were valid and reliable. Descriptive analyses, independent t-tests and repeated-measures ANOVA were used to analyse the data. RESULTS The animated educational videos played thrice significantly increased the knowledge of the intervention group (mean score: pre-test, 94; post-test one, 99; post-test two, 102). The scores for anaemia examination barriers (P=0.001), anaemia susceptibility (P=0.001), anaemia severity (P=0.001), anaemia prevention benefits (P=0.001), anaemia examination benefits (P=0.001), self-efficacy for obtaining iron tablets (P=0.001), self-recognition of anaemia signs and symptoms (P=0.001), signs of anaemia prevention (P=0.001) and health motivation (P=0.001) significantly changed. Meanwhile, the knowledge of the control group did not significantly increase (pre-test, 93; post-test one, 94; post-test two, 97). The intervention group had significantly higher mean scores in both the first and second measurements than the control group (P=0.05). CONCLUSION Animated educational videos significantly increased the knowledge of anaemia prevention, including the nine HBM indicators.
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- Siti Aisah
- M. Kep., Sp. Kom (Universitas Indonesia), Doctor (Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia), Doctoral Program of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jalan Prof. H. Soedarto, S.H. Tembalang, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
- Gerontology, Family and Community Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Jalan Kedungmundu Raya No.18 Semarang, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
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- S.Kp (Universitas Indonesia), MNS, PhD (Prince of Songkla University, Thailand) Department of Nursing, Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Division, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Jalan Prof. H. Soedarto, S.H. Tembalang, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia.
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- Dra., M. Kes (Universitas Gajah Mada, Indonesia), PhD (The University of Hull, England), Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro Jalan Prof. H. Soedarto, S.H. Tembalang, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
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Lau KPL, Agarwal P, Parente L, Marcello O, Lovas M, Van J, Vigod SN, Champagne T, Mohan T, Arents BW, Burton T, Flohr C, Drucker AM. Development of a Website for a Living Network Meta-analysis of Atopic Dermatitis Treatments Using a User-Centered Design: Multimethod Study. JMIR DERMATOLOGY 2022; 5:e41201. [PMID: 37632894 PMCID: PMC10334921 DOI: 10.2196/41201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A rapid expansion of systemic immunological treatment options for atopic dermatitis (AD) has created a need for clinically relevant and understandable comparative efficacy and safety information for patients and clinicians. Given the scarcity of head-to-head trials, network meta-analysis (NMA) is an alternative way to enable robust comparisons among treatment options; however, NMA results are often complex and difficult to directly implement in shared decision-making. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to develop a website that effectively presents the results of a living systematic review and NMA on AD treatments to patient and clinician users. METHODS We conducted a multimethod study using iterative feedback from adults with AD, adult caregivers of children with AD, dermatologists, and allergists within a user-centered design framework. We used questionnaires followed by workshops among patients and clinicians to develop and improve the website interface. Usability testing was done with a caregiver of a patient with eczema. RESULTS Questionnaires were completed by 31 adults with AD or caregivers and 94 clinicians. Patients and caregivers felt it was very important to know about new treatments (20/31, 65%). Clinicians felt the lack of evidence-based comparisons between treatments was a barrier to care (55/93, 59%). "Avoiding dangerous side effects" was ranked as the most important priority for patients (weighted ranking 5.2/7, with higher ranking being more important), and "improving patients' overall symptoms" was the most important priority for clinicians (weighted ranking 5.0/6). A total of 4 patients and 7 clinicians participated in workshops; they appreciated visualizations of the NMA results and found the website valuable for comparing different treatments. The patients suggested changes to simplify the interface and clarify terminology related to comparative efficacy. The user in the usability testing found the website intuitive to navigate. CONCLUSIONS We developed a website, "eczematherapies.com," with a user-centered design approach. Visualizations of NMA results enable users to compare treatments as part of their shared decision-making process.
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- Karen P L Lau
- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Healthcare Human Factors, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Healthcare Human Factors, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Digital Intelligence, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Dermatology Division, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Specialty Health Network, Shoppers Drug Mart, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dutch Association for People with Atopic Dermatitis, Nijkerk, Netherlands
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- Unit for Population-Based Dermatology Research, St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Boydell KM, Croguennec J. A Creative Approach to Knowledge Translation: The Use of Short Animated Film to Share Stories of Refugees and Mental Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11468. [PMID: 36141741 PMCID: PMC9517506 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study used animated film to translate narratives of refugees and mental health into accessible material aimed at enhancing empathy and understanding. It focuses on the use of short animated films in series one and two of the Woven Threads catalogue. Series one shared moments of hope in a refugee's journey, whilst series two focused on people living with mental health challenges. This research was designed to understand the responses to viewing for people who watch these animations. A mixed-method design was used via an online Qualtrics platform that asked respondents to view two short animated films, one from the refugee series and one from the mental health series. 364 members of the general public viewed and responded to the refugee film and 275 responded to the mental health film. The platform collected both quantitative and qualitative data. Survey responses indicated that the majority of viewers found the films challenged public misconceptions about refugees and individuals with mental health challenges and left them with a feeling of hopefulness. Qualitative narratives were organised into one superordinate theme: the power of film as a knowledge translation strategy, with four subthemes: (i) changing perceptions and inspiring empathy, (ii) enhancing literacy, (iii) highlighting the power of storytelling, and (iv) encouraging hope and a sense of belonging. The use of short animated film as a knowledge translation strategy can enhance our understanding, promote deep reflection, increase empathy and has the potential to lead to social change.
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- Katherine M. Boydell
- Black Dog Institute, Sydney 2034, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2034, Australia
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Holst C, Stelzle D, Diep LM, Sukums F, Ngowi B, Noll J, Winkler AS. Improving Health Knowledge Through Provision of Free Digital Health Education to Rural Communities in Iringa, Tanzania: Nonrandomized Intervention Study. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e37666. [PMID: 35900820 PMCID: PMC9377432 DOI: 10.2196/37666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Community health education is one of the most effective measures to increase health literacy worldwide and can contribute to the achievement of specific targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 3. Digitalized health education materials can improve health knowledge as a dimension of health literacy and play an important role in disease prevention in rural sub-Saharan settings. OBJECTIVE The objective of this research is to assess the effect of a digital health education intervention on the uptake and retention of knowledge related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and Taenia solium (neuro)cysticercosis and taeniosis in rural communities in Iringa, Tanzania. METHODS We conducted a nonrandomized intervention study of participants aged 15 to 45 years, randomly selected from 4 villages in Iringa, Tanzania. The intervention consisted of 2 parts. After the baseline assessment, we showed the participants 3 animated health videos on a tablet computer. After a period of 6 months, free access to community information spots (InfoSpots) with an integrated digital health education platform was provided to the intervention villages. Participants in the control group did not receive the intervention. The primary outcome was the difference in disease knowledge between the intervention and control groups, 12 months after baseline. Data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire, with correct or incorrect answers before and after intervention. RESULTS Between April and May 2019, a total of 600 participants were recruited into the intervention (n=298, 49.7%) or control (n=302, 50.3%) groups. At baseline, no statistically significant differences in knowledge of the target diseases were observed. At 12 months after intervention, knowledge about HIV/AIDS, TB, and T. solium (neuro)cysticercosis and taeniosis was 10.2% (95% CI 5.0%-15.4%), 12% (95% CI 7.7%-16.2%), and 31.5% (95% CI 26.8%-36.2%) higher in the intervention group than in the control group, respectively. In all 4 domains (transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention), an increase in knowledge was observed in all the 3 diseases, albeit to varying degrees. The results were adjusted for potential confounders, and the significance of the primary results was maintained in the sensitivity analysis to assess dropouts. The participants who reported using the InfoSpots in the 12-month assessment further increased their knowledge about the target diseases by 6.8% (HIV/AIDS), 7.5% (TB), and 13.9% higher mean proportion of correct answers compared with the participants who did not use the InfoSpots. CONCLUSIONS Digital health education based on animated health videos and the use of free InfoSpots has significant potential to improve health knowledge, especially in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03808597; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03808597. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/25128.
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- Christine Holst
- Centre for Global Health, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Center for Global Health, Department of Neurology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Oslo Centre for Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Directorate of Information and Communication Technology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Muhimbili Medical Research Centre, National Institute for Medical Research, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania.,Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Basic Internet Foundation, Kjeller, Norway.,Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Global Health, Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Center for Global Health, Department of Neurology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Rahman M, Tamjid R, Islam MN, Rahman M, Rabbani A, Sarker M. Visual Storytelling for Knowledge Translation: A Study on BRAC’s Novel Health Loans in Protecting the Poor Against Health and Asset Vulnerability In Bangladesh. FRONTIERS IN TROPICAL DISEASES 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fitd.2021.758904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Knowledge Translation (KT) is a dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesizing, disseminating, exchanging, and ethically sound application of knowledge to improve health and strengthen the health care system. It facilitates sharing the information generated through research outcomes with the public, the policymakers, or others for further scaling up or continuation of the interventions. Literature suggests a substantial gap exists in communicating with the decision-makers. BRAC JPGSPH produced a documentary/video that iterates how BRAC’s revised medical treatment loan program (MTL+) works with its microcredit clients and modalities. After reviewing all possible options for communication, the video was chosen as the best knowledge translation tool. The video creation and dissemination process are comprised of four phases: pre-production, production, post-production, and exhibition. The video production team reviewed documents and articles and conducted multiple interviews before developing the script. Later, a series of interviews were taken with the beneficiaries who receive medical treatment loans, mid-level, senior managers at BRAC, and researchers. After the production, the director, with a professional editor, edited the video. Over three hours of footage was viewed and ultimately compiled into a six-minute-long video documentary. The audience for the video was more expansive than narrow; from potential beneficiaries to policymakers and every group of stakeholders in between, the video was well-understood. The new MTL+ was integrated into the main program and would be scaled up soon.
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Spagnolo J, Gautier L, Champagne F, Leduc N, Melki W, N'Guessan K, Charfi F. Reflecting on knowledge translation strategies from global health research projects in Tunisia and the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. Int J Public Health 2020; 65:1559-1570. [PMID: 33068122 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01502-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We describe the knowledge translation strategies in two projects and share lessons learned about knowledge sharing and uptake. METHODS To generate findings for dissemination: (1) the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (RCI) project relied on a multiple case study design to document barriers and facilitators to implementing a community-led prevention strategy targeting Ebola virus disease; and (2) the Tunisia project used several designs to assess a mental health training's effectiveness, and a case study design to explore contextual factors that may influence anticipated outcomes. RESULTS To share findings with participants, the RCI project relied on workshops and a pamphlet, and the Tunisia project relied on a structured half-day dissemination workshop and research summary. Facilitators that may have encouraged sharing and using findings include involving champions in dissemination activities, ongoing collaboration, and developing/implementing context-specific knowledge sharing strategies. Barriers include omitting to assess strategies, limited consideration of a wider audience, and the exclusion of a knowledge translation training component. CONCLUSIONS Our experiences might be useful to contexts involved in global and public health research that wish to address the "know-do gap."
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- Jessica Spagnolo
- School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre de Recherche Charles-Le Moyne-Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean sur les Innovations en Santé, Université de Sherbrooke, 150 Place Charles-Le Moyne, Longueuil, QC, J4K 0A8, Canada.
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- School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Sociology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Hôpital Razi, Manouba, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Tunis El-Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Ministère de la Santé et de l'Hygiène Publique, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Institut National d'Hygiène Publique, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Tunis El-Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Hôpital Mongi-Slim, La Marsa, Tunisia
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