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Exploring the Potential for Technology-Based Nutrition Education Among WIC Recipients in Remote Alaska Native
Julianne M Power1, Kathryn L Braun2, Andrea Bersamin1
1Center for Alaska Native Health Research and the Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK.
Objective:
Estimate media technology use in Alaska Native communities to inform the feasibility of technology-based nutrition education.
Methods:
A self-administered questionnaire was mailed to a random selection of about 50% of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) authorized representatives in remote Alaska Native communities (n = 975). Media technology use, interest in media technology-based nutrition education, and potential barriers were assessed. Chi-square tests were used to investigate associations among technology use, age, and education.
Results:
Technology use was common among respondents (n = 368); use was significantly more common among younger age groups and participants with a higher level of education. Smartphone (78.8%) and Facebook (95.8%) use was comparable to national averages, but having a computer at home (38.4%) was much less likely. Less than 50% of participants have Internet access at home.
Conclusions And Implications:
Findings shed light on new opportunities for WIC and other programs to deliver nutrition education to Alaska Native people in remote communities.
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