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Development of a malaria knowledge test for student travelers
Laurie B Hartjes1, Linda C Baumann1
1University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, Madison, WI, USA.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|January 3, 2014
Summary
A new malaria knowledge test (MKT) effectively evaluates educational games for travelers. The test demonstrated strong learning effects and can be adapted for global health outreach.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Medical Education
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Students traveling to malaria-risk regions require accessible malaria education.
- Existing educational tools may not adequately assess knowledge acquisition.
- The self-regulation model (SRM) provides a framework for understanding health beliefs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a malaria knowledge test (MKT).
- To evaluate a web-based educational game for students traveling to malaria-risk areas.
- To assess the MKT's reliability and validity for educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- Development of an 18-item MKT based on SRM dimensions.
- Experimental design comparing three versions of a web-based malaria game.
- Pre-test and post-test administration to 482 students.
Main Results:
- The MKT demonstrated validity and reliability for evaluating malaria education.
- A strong overall learning effect was observed after playing the game.
- The MKT showed discrimination based on game version, travel experience, and SRM dimension.
Conclusions:
- The MKT is a valid and reliable tool for malaria education assessment.
- The web-based game effectively improved malaria knowledge among students.
- The MKT has potential for broader educational outreach to diverse high-risk groups.
