Developing and pre-testing of nutrition cartoon video to promote healthy eating among hearing and deaf and mute children
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2021-0127
- Author:
Idelia G. Glorioso
1
;
Shannen Faye Q. Arevalo
1
;
Maja Bethzaida S. Decena
1
;
Theresa Krista B. Jolejole
1
;
Milflor S. Gonzales
1
Author Information
1. Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cartoon video, healthy eating, hearing and deaf and mute children, nutrition education, pre-testing
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2022;28(No.3):409-422
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: A six-minute nutrition cartoon video “The Magical Pinggang Pinoy in
Nutrilandia” was developed and pre-tested to encourage hearing and deaf and mute
children to eat a variety of foods by following the Pinggang Pinoy® (Healthy Plate).
This study described the development process of the nutrition cartoon video and
explored the participants’ acceptance towards it. Methods: The video underwent two
levels of pre-testing to ensure comprehensibility, attractiveness, acceptability, and
self-involvement. The first level was conducted among three DOST-FNRI experts,
while the second level was among six deaf-mute school teachers and 30 mothers/
caregivers of 6-9 years old hearing children. Data were collected through an online
self-administered questionnaire. Open-ended questions allowed participants
to express themselves freely on the given subjects. Data analysis used thematic
analysis. Results: The video conveyed clear information on the Pinggang Pinoy®,
and the inclusion of animation, subtitles, visuals, and voice-over made the video
easier to understand. Participants stated that the message of the video was directed
to children, teens, adults, malnourished people, and everyone in general. Pre-testing
the nutrition cartoon video before final production identified terminologies and
concepts that participants found unfamiliar, confusing and unacceptable; offered
suggestions for improvement and made pre-tested video appropriate for hearing and
deaf-mute children. Conclusion: Overall, the participants had positive perceptions
on the nutrition cartoon video. The video can be used in nutrition education classes
among hearing and deaf and mute children, and serves as a tool to measure
children’s nutrition knowledge on healthy eating.
- Full text:4.2022my0594.pdf
