Young People's Knowledge of Antibiotics and Vaccinations and Increasing This Knowledge Through Gaming: Mixed-Methods Study Using e-Bug.

ABSTRACT:

Background

e-Bug, led by Public Health England, educates young people about important topics: microbes, infection prevention, and antibiotics. Body Busters and Stop the Spread are 2 new e-Bug educational games.

Objective

This study aimed to determine students' baseline knowledge, views on the games, and knowledge improvement.

Methods

Students in 5 UK educational provisions were observed playing 2 e-Bug games. Before and after knowledge and evaluation questionnaires were completed, and student focus groups were conducted.

Results

A total of 123 junior and 350 senior students completed the questionnaires. Vaccination baseline knowledge was high. Knowledge increased significantly about antibiotic use, appropriate sneezing behaviors, and vaccinations. In total, 26

SUBMITTER: Eley CV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6376338 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature