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  • 1Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. akimball@u.washington.edu

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|December 18, 2002
PubMed
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The Emerging Infections Network saw increased web access after launching new distance-learning materials. This highlights the network's responsiveness to educational resources for public health professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health Informatics
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance
  • Online Education

Background:

  • The Emerging Infections Network (EIN) is an established electronic network connecting Asia-Pacific public health professionals.
  • The network utilizes email bulletins and a website for communication and resource dissemination.
  • Emerging infections represent a critical and evolving area requiring continuous education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of introducing distance-learning materials on the EIN website.
  • To quantify user engagement with new online educational content.

Main Methods:

  • Distance-learning modules were developed and launched on the EIN website.
  • Promotional activities were conducted before the launch.

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  • Website traffic was monitored using server logs to track page downloads.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant increase in web access was observed following the launch of the distance-learning materials.
    • This increase was particularly notable among users accessing the site from Asia.
    • The rise in traffic was specific to the distance-learning pages, not the entire website.

    Conclusions:

    • The EIN website demonstrated a positive response to promotional efforts and the introduction of new educational content.
    • Prospective monitoring of website activity proved effective in assessing user engagement.
    • The findings suggest the utility of online platforms for disseminating public health education in emerging infectious diseases.