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Online learning: An alternative for STD/HIV/AIDS knowledge update.

M Erika Caballero1, V Ana María San Martín, A Cecilia Reyes

  • 1School of Nursing, Santiago, Chile. ecaballe@terra.cl

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 15, 2006
PubMed
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This e-learning diploma on STD/HIV/AIDS management for health professionals received high ratings for content and faculty. Areas for improvement include study guides and communication tools to enhance future online learning experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Medical Education
  • Infectious Disease Management

Background:

  • E-learning offers a flexible approach to professional development in specialized health fields.
  • The management and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD)/HIV/AIDS require continuous education for healthcare professionals.
  • Latin American health professionals face challenges in accessing specialized training in STD/HIV/AIDS control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate participant satisfaction with an online diploma course on STD/HIV/AIDS management.
  • To identify strengths and weaknesses of the e-learning program for future optimization.
  • To gather feedback on the quality of content, instruction, and platform features.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to the first cohort (33 students) of the e-learning diploma in 2005.

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  • Data collection focused on participant opinions regarding course quality, content, and delivery.
  • Quality was assessed using predefined criteria based on participant ratings (e.g., excellent, good, fair).

    • Main Results:

    • High participant satisfaction was reported for course content (95%), tutor performance (100%), and academic secretary support (91.3%).
    • The website (84.5%), forums (84.8%), and learning activities (75%) were highly rated.
    • Areas identified for improvement included study guides, calendars, and internal mail communication systems.

    Conclusions:

    • The e-learning diploma demonstrates high quality in content and pedagogical aspects, effectively enhancing knowledge and networking.
    • Participant feedback indicates a strong willingness to recommend the program to peers.
    • Optimizing study tools and communication platforms is recommended for future iterations to further improve the online learning experience.