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Evaluation of a computer-based, health education program, "Step Up to Good Health".

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Evaluation of a computer-based, health education program, "Step Up to Good Health"./
Author:	Ludwig Bell, Cathy Elizabeth.
Description:	238 p.
Notes:	Major Professor: Kathleen J. Welshimer.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International63-09A.
Subject:	Education, Health. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3065371
ISBN:	0493840745

Evaluation of a computer-based, health education program, "Step Up to Good Health".
Ludwig Bell, Cathy Elizabeth.

Evaluation of a computer-based, health education program, "Step Up to Good Health". - 238 p.

Major Professor: Kathleen J. Welshimer.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2002.

Americans can reduce their risk for various chronic health problems by making healthier food choices. To accomplish this requires interventions that can reach a large population with effective dietary change strategies. As health educators, we face new challenges with the increasing sophistication of computer-based health education programs. However, systematic evaluation strategies are needed to assess the usability and acceptability of these programs. Thus, the purpose of this project was to two-fold: (1) to conduct and report results of a formative evaluation of the Web-based nutrition education program, “Step Up to Good Health” (STEP) and (2) to examine how best to evaluate a computer-based health education program. This study used a descriptive and inferential, cross-sectional design relying on both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The evaluation consisted of three components: (1) a close-ended survey assessing 6 domains derived from the literature (comprehensiveness of information, organizational structure, confidence in making small dietary changes, motivation to consider or make changes, general usefulness, and material relevance of stage-specific information and activities); (2) open-ended questions seeking general comments and suggestions; and (3) observation of STEP in use. Participants were recruited from an introductory health education course. A total of 323 students used STEP, then completed the survey; 46 of them were also observed while using STEP. Users chose to evaluate either the fruit and vegetable, fat or fiber module and were then given stage-appropriate materials and skill-building activities. Mean scores were calculated for each domain, and were summed to calculate an overall satisfaction score. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, student t-tests and ANOVA. Open-ended responses were content analyzed, as were the observers' field notes. Results indicate that the program was well received and considered to be a useful tool for improving one's diet. Users felt the program was comprehensive, organized, attractive, and easy to navigate. Degree of satisfaction varied significantly depending upon stage of change, gender, ethnicity, and computer experience. This research supports the notion that stage of change plays a key role in influencing receptivity for an intervention. Results indicate that a computer-based approach is an appropriate, acceptable, and effective format for delivering stage-based information. Triangulation of data through the use of a survey, written comments, and observation of users proved an effective method for evaluating this computer-based programs, and recommendations for conducting similar evaluations are presented. Further, it was concluded that, while the six domains are useful in organizing information for evaluation, further refinements would be helpful.

ISBN: 0493840745Subjects--Topical Terms:

1017668
Education, Health.

Evaluation of a computer-based, health education program, "Step Up to Good Health".
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