Effects of Edutainment on Knowledge and Perceptions of Lisu Mothers about the Immunisation of Their Children

Autor/inn/en	Dway, Ngwa Sar; Soonthornworasiri, Ngamphol; Jandee, Kasemsak; Lawpoolsri, Saranath; Pan-Ngum, Wirichada; Sinthuvanich, Daorirk; Kaewkungwal, Jaranit
Titel	Effects of Edutainment on Knowledge and Perceptions of Lisu Mothers about the Immunisation of Their Children
Quelle	In: Health Education Journal, 75 (2016) 2, S.131-143 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0017-8969
DOI	10.1177/0017896915569086
Schlagwörter	Immunization Programs; Minority Groups; Knowledge Level; Handheld Devices; Health Promotion; Health Education; Volunteers; Mothers; Intervention; Pretests Posttests; Positive Attitudes; Usability; Misconceptions; Health Services; Child Health; Information Technology; Foreign Countries; Geographic Regions; Outcomes of Education; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Immunisierung; Ethnische Minderheit; Wissensbasis; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Gesundheitsaufklärung; Gesundheitsbildung; Gesundheitserziehung; Freiwilliger; Mother; Mutter; Missverständnis; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen; Informationstechnologie; Ausland; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg
Abstract	Objective: This study assessed the immediate effects of edutainment modules on changes in knowledge and perceptions towards the Expanded Programme for Immunisation (EPI) among an under served minority (Lisu) population. Method: An edutainment module was developed on mobile tablets for use by village health volunteers. As the study was conducted among a vulnerable population in a low-resource setting, it was designed as a simple pre-post assessment without a comparison group. Results: Participating Lisu mothers accepted and understood the edutainment module, and the intervention appears to have successfully improved their knowledge and perceptions of EPI. Tests showed a significant immediate improvement in knowledge, and an increasing proportion of participants reported having positive perceptions of the EPI process. The edutainment module may be an effective tool for highlighting the importance of appropriate practices and addressing misconceptions. Conclusion: The edutainment modules were considered user-friendly and attractive health-promotion tools by both health-care providers and villagers. This initiative's effect on knowledge and perceptions towards child immunisation programmes among this group showed the positive potential of using modern technology when approaching hard-to-reach, under-vaccinated populations. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01