Gamification, a Successful Method to Foster Leptospirosis Knowledge among University Students: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease that has been reported in Malaysia and has been associated with a recent trend of recreational activities among the youth. Thus, efforts such as educational interventions among high-risk populations, especially the youth, are key to increasing public awareness regarding leptospirosis. This paper presents the findings of a pilot study wherein an educational intervention using a gamification intervention method was used to determine changes in leptospirosis knowledge among youth. On this note, students from a public university in Seremban district, Malaysia, were recruited and were asked to complete questionnaires before and after gamification activities. Baseline and immediate post-intervention data on leptospirosis knowledge were obtained. The total know

SUBMITTER: Azhari NN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6616438 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature