Feasibility and Acceptability of ‘VitaVillage’: A Serious Game for Nutrition Education

Computer games have previously been used to improve nutrition knowledge in children. This paper describes the acceptability and feasibility of a serious game, “VitaVillage”, for improving child nutrition knowledge. VitaVillage is a farming-style game in which the player undertakes quests and completes questions aimed at increasing several aspects of nutrition and healthy eating knowledge. Children aged 9–12 years in two primary schools (control vs. intervention) completed a nutrition knowledge questionnaire at baseline (T1) and after 1 week (T2). Participants at the intervention school (n = 75) played VitaVillage for 20 minutes on two occasions. Control participants (n = 94) received no nutrition education. Likeability question scores and written feedback from intervention participants was reported qualitatively. Paired sample t-tests were used to compare T1 and T2 nutrition knowledge changes between control and intervention participants. Engagement with VitaVillage improved children’s overall nutrition knowledge (Mean increase of 2.25 points between T1 and T2, Standard Deviation (SD) 6.31, p = 0.035) compared to controls. The game was liked overall (mean score 77 (SD 24.6) on scale of 0–100) and positive feedback was given. Results indicate that VitaVillage has the potential to be successful as a nutrition education tool. In the future, VitaVillage’s content and gameplay will be revised, extended and evaluated for its long-term impact on eating behaviour and knowledge changes.

The Impact of Primary Language on Knowledge of Labor Induction and Birth Satisfaction Prior to Implementation of Standardized Video Education

Background and Hypothesis: Induction of labor (IOL) is common, with as many as 1 in 4 labors being induced in the U.S. There is a lack of standardized patient education surrounding induction, however, which may contribute to patients’ expectations, feeling a lack of control, and lower birth satisfaction. We hypothesize that implementation of a video education tool prior to patients’ arrival for IOL may help manage patient expectations and improve birth satisfaction. Our objective was to ascertain knowledge, expectations, and satisfaction with IOL in a group of women before implementation of standardized pre-procedure education. Methods: Patients scheduled for induction were given a questionnaire after their delivery. The survey included knowledge and expectation questions about their induction, as well as the validated Birth Satisfaction Scale Revised (BSS-R). Birth and induction medication information were extracted from the medical record. Descriptive statistics were compiled, and knowledge and satisfaction scores were explored between English and Spanish surveys. Results: Our group consisted of 32 women, 19 English speaking and 13 Spanish speaking. The average BSS-R score was 26.87 ± 4.76. The average subcategory scores for stress experienced, personal attributes, and quality of care were 8.26 ± 3.15, 4.00 ± 2.03, and 14.81 ± 1.69, respectively. 65.7% of subjects correctly identified whether they received misoprostol during their induction. Correct identification for cervical ripening balloon (CRB), artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), and Pitocin use was 87.5%, 53.1%, and 56.3% respectively. There were few differences between English and Spanish speakers. Conclusions: While BSS-R scores for quality of care were high, overall stress experienced and personal attributes relating to anxiety could be improved. Additionally, just over half of the women correctly identified agents used in their induction. We anticipate that after standardized video education before induction, we will have improved knowledge, expectations, and satisfaction for women undergoing IOL.

Children’s Online Collaborative Storytelling during 2020 COVID-19 Home Confinement

Digital collaborative storytelling can be supported by an online learning-management system like Moodle, encouraging prosocial behaviors and shared representations. This study investigated children’s storytelling and collaborative behaviors during an online storytelling activity throughout the 2020 SARS-CoV-2 home confinement in Spain. From 1st to 5th grade of primary school, one-hundred-sixteen students conducted weekly activities of online storytelling as an extracurricular project of a school in Madrid. Facilitators registered participants’ platform use and collaboration. Stories were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the Bears Family Story Analysis System. Three categories related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were added to the story content analysis. The results indicate that primary students worked collaboratively in an online environment, with some methodology adaptations to 1st and 2nd grade. Story lengths tended to be reduced with age, while cohesion and story structure showed stable values in all grades. All stories were balanced in positive and negative contents, especially in characters’ behavior and relationships, while story problems remained at positive solution levels. In addition, the pandemic theme emerged directly or indirectly in only 15% of the stories. The findings indicate the potential of the online collaborative storytelling activities as a distance-education tool in promoting collaboration and social interactions.

Dementia Careblazers YouTube: Public Education Tool for Sharing Evidence-Based Dementia Care Information

Dementia Careblazers, created and hosted by Dr. Natali Edmonds, board certified Geropsychologist, offers weekly YouTube videos to family caregivers of people living with dementia. These free brief videos provide actionable, evidence-based information and resources focused on dementia caregiving. This virtual modality is particularly relevant for caregivers of people living with dementia given the difficulty family caregivers have in finding supervision and care for the person with dementia in their absence and considering recent health risks through face to face interactions. Furthermore, the free archive of Dementia Careblazers videos allows for access to evidence-based dementia care information at any time, regardless of geographic location or time zone. During this session, Dr. Edmonds will discuss the role YouTube videos play in public education and share tips for starting an evidence-based YouTube channel.

Psychology of Aging Podcast: Public Education Tool for Sharing Evidence-Based Mental Health and Aging Information

Psychology of Aging Podcast, created and hosted by Dr. Regina Koepp, Clinical Geropsychologist, is the first podcast of its kind devoted solely to mental health and aging. The goal of the Psychology of Aging podcast is to facilitate access to information and education about mental health and brain health among older adults with the hope of de-stigmatizing mental health care for older adults, reducing ageism, highlighting diversity, and promoting access to mental health and dementia care. The format includes a combination of expert interviews and “solo-casts”. Topics range from depression and suicide prevention to Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias to the unique needs of LGTBQ older adults and caregivers to health disparities experienced by African American and Latin-X communities related to dementia and the COVID-19 pandemic. During this session, Dr. Koepp will discuss the role podcasts play in public education and share tips for starting an evidence-based podcast.

974. The Use of Social Media for Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic; A Vision to the Future

Background The COVID-19 is the first pandemic in history where technology and social media can be used to keep people safe and informed. The correct management of information has been recognized as a critical part of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to create a source of information about COVID-19 that is reliable, accessible, and easy to share while providing literature references. Methods An Instagram account named @cienciacontracovid19 was created in 2020. In this account, the most relevant up-to-date medical information of COVID-19 is published daily in Spanish. All the account’s content is made by two infectious diseases specialists and a general practitioner. After 6 months since the creation of the account, we performed a survey to assess the followers perception of the usefulness of @cienciacontracovid19 during the pandemic. Results The account was opened in November 2020. Figure 1 QR to access. Currently, the account has 9,534 followers from 5 Latin-American countries; 48% are between 25-34 years old, 76.6% are women, and 52% are healthcare workers. Until May 2021, 142 educational slides, 3 educational videos and 5 webinars have been posted. In the last 30 days, @cienciacontracovid19 has had 10,540 interactions and growth of +125% reaching 22,000 users. We conducted a survey in April 2021, in which 3,556 people answered. The following results were obtained: 76% considered that the information was always useful in their daily lives and 17% frequently useful. 77% affirmed that the information shared was always reliable and 47% consider that the information differed from other sources of information since it is easy to understand and 34% because it has bibliographic references to support it. 85% responded that the information shared in the account kept them from putting themselves at risk. When asking if the information shared has made them feel safer by being informed, 49% answered always and 44% frequently. QR to access the instagram account Conclusion @cienciacontracovid19 has been a valuable source of scientific information with a positive impact on its users. Its implementation has been a practical medical education tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. By being informed, people could potentially modify some of their behaviors to stay out of risk from COVID-19. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

The myth of Ken Dedes in the mother cult of East Javanese society

Ken Dedes is a figure who is remembered by the East Java community through myth and folklore. The myth of Ken Dedes is related to her figure as the primary woman who keeps the secret of radiant beauty, intelligence, and the mother who gave birth to the kings of Java. This study aims to find the reflection of people's memories about Ken Dedes and to find the cult of the mother from her figure. This research used a descriptive qualitative method with anthropological and psychological approaches. The results of the study show that Ken Dedes is remembered and reflected in the views of the people of East Java. From this reflection, the memory of Ken Dedes' serves as a projection or wishful thinking, an education tool, and a way of justification. In addition, in the context of the patriarchal society of East Java, Ken Dedes is a form of mother cult. In conclusion, the memory and reflection of Ken Dedes in East Javanese society have different variants based on the category of young and adult or old age. Meanwhile, the cult of the mother of a patriarchal society is legitimacy of throne.