A Pedagogical Tool for Lifestyle Intervention in Children at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Studenteropgave: Kandidatspeciale og HD afgangsprojekt
- Nishanthi Kathirgamarajah
4. semester , Sundhedsteknologi (cand.polyt.), Kandidat (Kandidatuddannelse)
Type 2 diabetes is emerging among children all around in the
world. The reason is the modern lifestyle, which is
characterized with high caloric intake and little physical
activity.
It is not known, if Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by using a
pedagogical tool to intervene with children’s lifestyle.
Four test subjects (two girls and boys; mean age=9.75; mean
BMI=15.6) conducted heuristic evaluation of the system over
two courses. The first test was conducted, where the test
subjects went through the program's user interface by reading
on their own accord. In the second test the reading was done
by the experimenter.
The mean point (out of 100 point) achieved after the first test
was 70 point and second test was 81.25 point.
The results indicate that it is possible for children to gain
knowledge about Type 2 diabetes and lifestyle using a
pedagogical tool. Knowledge is believed as the first step
towards lifestyle changing behaviour and finally improved
health.
Sprog | Engelsk |
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Udgivelsesdato | 2009 |
Antal sider | 121 |
Udgivende institution | Aalborg Universitet |