Vidya Sharma, M Marilu Martinez, Erica Sosa, Meizi He, Tianou Zhang, Zenong Yin, Sarah L Ullevig
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the fidelity of a digital nutrition education intervention program for community-dwelling older adults.
Design: Cluster randomized controlled trial with 5 conditions, including attendance records, class observations, preassessment and postassessment of nutrition and technology knowledge, postprogram surveys, and qualitative analysis.
Setting: Congregate Meal Program sites in San Antonio, Texas (n = 12).
Participants: Older adults (n = 319) INTERVENTION: In-person technology training and support followed by online nutrition education.
Measurable outcome/analysis: Fidelity was scored on an average percentage scale (benchmark > 75%). Qualitative analysis of focus groups.
Results: A total of 319 participants completed the postprogram survey with responses indicative of high satisfaction rates with Google Classroom (96%), online nutrition sessions (96%), and weekly socials (72%). Attendance was 97% and 94%, respectively, for the technology and online nutrition classes, and the average fidelity was > 90%. Older adults (n = 49) participated in focus groups. Key themes included comfort with technology, motivation for the intervention, and the value of supplemental resources.
Conclusions and implications: Providing technology access, training, and online nutrition education implemented with high fidelity increased participants' comfort and motivation to engage in online nutrition programs. These findings can inform future interventions and the development of digital nutrition education programs for older adults.
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The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, is a refereed, scientific periodical that serves as a global resource for all professionals with an interest in nutrition education; nutrition and physical activity behavior theories and intervention outcomes; complementary and alternative medicine related to nutrition behaviors; food environment; food, nutrition, and physical activity communication strategies including technology; nutrition-related economics; food safety education; and scholarship of learning related to these areas.
The purpose of JNEB is to document and disseminate original research and emerging issues and practices relevant to these areas worldwide. The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior welcomes evidence-based manuscripts that provide new insights and useful findings related to nutrition education research, practice and policy. The content areas of JNEB reflect the diverse interests in nutrition and physical activity related to public health, nutritional sciences, education, behavioral economics, family and consumer sciences, and eHealth, including the interests of community-based nutrition-practitioners. As the Society''s official journal, JNEB also includes policy statements, issue perspectives, position papers, and member communications.
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