Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Health Literacy01:21

Health Literacy

5.8K
Health literacy is an individual's or a community's capacity to comprehend, receive, read, and use relevant healthcare information and services. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) defines health literacy as the cognitive and social skills that determine the ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health. As a result, the WHO helps individuals manage long-term health concerns, participate in preventative...
5.8K
Development of the Oral Microbiota01:28

Development of the Oral Microbiota

38
The establishment of the oral microbiome begins before birth, challenging the long-held belief that the fetal oral cavity is sterile. The presence of oral microbes such as Streptococcus and Fusobacterium in amniotic fluid suggests that microbial exposure may occur in utero, potentially through translocation from the maternal oral or gastrointestinal tract. This early colonization primes the neonatal immune system and sets the stage for subsequent microbial succession. Maternal health,...
38
Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

2.3K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
2.3K
Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention01:26

Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention

15.8K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
15.8K
Introduction To Health Care Delivery System01:18

Introduction To Health Care Delivery System

4.5K
The healthcare system is constantly changing and complex. Various services are available from different healthcare providers, but gaining access to these services has become challenging for people with limited healthcare insurance. Uninsured people present a challenge to healthcare because they frequently postpone or forego treatment.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) advocates for a patient-centered, effective, safe, timely, equitable, and effective healthcare system. The National Priorities...
4.5K
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational

5.6K
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, arises when the insulin receptors on cells lose responsiveness to insulin, diminishing the cell's capacity to take up glucose, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. To receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a series of blood glucose tests are necessary to assess whether the blood glucose falls within normal parameters. If the result is out of the normal range, a patient may be diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, depending on the...
5.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Stakeholder perspectives of barriers and facilitators to enhancing hydration in elementary schools within a socio-ecological framework.

Frontiers in public health·2026
Same author

Community Engagement to Advance Equitable Cardio-Oncology Care: A Call to Action: <i>JACC: CardioOncology</i> How To.

JACC. CardioOncology·2024
Same author

Implementation of a Cancer Education Program in Rural Counties with the Lowest HPV Vaccination Rates and Health Rankings.

Journal of health research·2023
Same author

Communication training is inadequate: the role of deception, non-verbal communication, and cultural proficiency.

Medical education online·2020
Same author

The dynamics of poverty, educational attainment, and the children of the disadvantaged entering medical school.

Advances in medical education and practice·2019
Same author

The Dynamics Of Poverty, Educational Attainment, And The Children Of The Disadvantaged Entering Medical School [Response To Letter].

Advances in medical education and practice·2019

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 6, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

13.7K

Increasing Knowledge and Health Literacy about Preterm Births in Underserved Communities: An Approach to Decrease

Allison A Vanderbilt1, Marcie S Wright, Alisa E Brewer

  • 1. avanderbilt@vcu.edu.

Global Journal of Health Science
|August 4, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Computer-based health education modules effectively increased knowledge about preterm birth and health disparities in underserved communities. The pilot study demonstrated significant improvements in health literacy for participants.

More Related Videos

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
09:55

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology

Published on: September 28, 2022

2.4K
Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates
06:27

Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates

Published on: December 31, 2015

8.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 6, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

13.7K
Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
09:55

Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology

Published on: September 28, 2022

2.4K
Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates
06:27

Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates

Published on: December 31, 2015

8.6K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities Research
  • Health Literacy

Background:

  • Health disparities disproportionately affect minority populations, widening gaps in health outcomes.
  • Preterm birth is a significant contributor to infant mortality and morbidity, particularly among certain racial groups.
  • Existing health literacy initiatives may not adequately address the needs of underserved communities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of computer-based educational modules on preterm birth and health disparities.
  • To assess the impact of these modules on health knowledge among participants in underserved communities.
  • To determine if pre-test and post-test assessments can measure knowledge gains.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study conducted in the Richmond-metro area with 140 participants over 18.
  • Participants provided electronic informed consent.
  • Data analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests in SPSS 22.0, with P<.05 as the significance level.

Main Results:

  • All four educational modules showed statistically significant improvements (P<.000).
  • Participants with a history of preterm birth (yes) showed significant knowledge gains across all modules (P<.000).
  • Some modules showed non-significant results for males and for participants without a history of preterm birth regarding specific communication topics.

Conclusions:

  • Computer-based educational modules can effectively enhance health literacy and knowledge of preterm birth.
  • Strong research methodology and community-relevant content are crucial for successful health education interventions.
  • The study highlights the potential for digital health education to address health disparities in targeted populations.