The Effectiveness of Distance Education, Using Blended Method of Delivery for Limited-Resource Audiences in the Nutrition Education Program

Authors

• Casey Campbell, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
• Wanda M. Koszewski, University of North Dakota
• Donnia Behrends, University of Nebraska- Lincoln Extension

Volume

51

Issue

4

Abstract

The study reported here sought to determine if the use of distance education lessons for teaching limited resource participants in a nutrition education program (NEP) is as effective as face-to-face methodology. One hundred and six participants were in the experimental group. Data was gathered at entry and examined behavior change, nutrient intake change, and self-efficacy. Results demonstrated that the participants made positive behavior changes, improved nutrient intake, and increased in self-efficacy as a result of the distance lessons. It was found that the use of distance education is an acceptable option when common barriers to face-to-face learning exist.

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Recommended Citation

Campbell, C., Koszewski, W. M., & Behrends, D. (2013). The Effectiveness of Distance Education, Using Blended Method of Delivery for Limited-Resource Audiences in the Nutrition Education Program. Journal of Extension, 51(4), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.04.20