Evaluation of a Web-based malaria risk reduction game for study abroad students.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Compare feedback strategies in 3 versions of an educational game.

Participants

Study abroad students (N = 482) participated by playing the game and completing pregame/postgame surveys January-March 2010.

Methods

This study employed an experimental design. Primary outcome measures were knowledge gain, player satisfaction, and risk perception.

Results

One-third had previously traveled to a malaria-risk region, and two thirds planned to do so. Baseline malaria knowledge was low. Postgame knowledge and risk perception were significantly higher than pregame, irrespective of past travel status. The group that automatically received explanatory feedback following game decisions scored higher for mean knowledge gain, without differences in player satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Hartjes LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3716910 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature