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Computer-assisted instruction: an effective instructional method for HIV prevention education?
A E Evans1, E W Edmundson-Drane, K K Harris
1Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712, USA.
Summary
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) significantly improved human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) knowledge and motivation compared to traditional lectures. CAI is effective for HIV prevention education, ideally within broader intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education requires effective delivery methods.
- Understanding psychosocial factors influencing HIV preventive behaviors is crucial.
- Traditional lecture-based interventions may have limitations in engagement and knowledge retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) against traditional lecture-based methods for enhancing HIV prevention knowledge and psychosocial correlates.
- To evaluate the impact of CAI on students' motivation and intentions regarding HIV preventive behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 152 undergraduate students in a Human Sexuality course.
- Random assignment to three groups: CAI intervention, lecture-based intervention, or no intervention.
- Assessment of Social Cognitive Theory constructs related to HIV prevention using a questionnaire post-intervention.
Main Results:
- The CAI group demonstrated significantly higher AIDS knowledge, self-evaluative outcome motivation, and intention for HIV preventive behaviors compared to the lecture group.
- The CAI group also showed significantly greater physical and social outcome motivation than the no intervention group.
Conclusions:
- Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is a viable and effective tool for delivering HIV prevention education.
- CAI programs show promise in improving knowledge, motivation, and behavioral intentions related to HIV prevention.
- For optimal impact, CAI should be integrated into comprehensive, multi-system intervention approaches for HIV prevention.