Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots
The use of humanoid robot technologies within global healthcare settings is rapidly evolving; however, the potential of robots in health promotion and health education is not established. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of a social humanoid robot on individuals’ knowledge of influenz...
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| author | Christine McIntosh BNgSc, GradCertCritCare, MACN Anne Elvin DipN Wendy Smyth PhD, MBus, MAppSc, GradDipQuality, BA, RN, MACN Melanie Birks PhD, MEd, BN, RN, FACN Cate Nagle PhD, MPH, BApplSc, RM, RN |
| author_facet | Christine McIntosh BNgSc, GradCertCritCare, MACN Anne Elvin DipN Wendy Smyth PhD, MBus, MAppSc, GradDipQuality, BA, RN, MACN Melanie Birks PhD, MEd, BN, RN, FACN Cate Nagle PhD, MPH, BApplSc, RM, RN |
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| description | The use of humanoid robot technologies within global healthcare settings is rapidly evolving; however, the potential of robots in health promotion and health education is not established. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of a social humanoid robot on individuals’ knowledge of influenza (flu) prevention and attitudes towards influenza vaccination. A multi-methods approach involving pre and post-test questions and interviews was used. The study was undertaken in a publicly funded tertiary level hospital in northern Queensland, Australia. Of the 995 participants, the majority were visitors (53.07%). The mean age of the participants was 42.25 (SD=19.54) years. Based on the three knowledge questions that were posed at the two-point interactions of participants with the humanoid robot ‘Pepper’, the results showed that there was a significant difference in the correct responses pre- and post-test regarding the best way to avoid getting the flu (Exact McNemar significance probability <.0001), how long the flu virus can live outside the human body ( p <.0001) and the length of time for handwashing to be effective against spreading germs ( p <.0001). The results also showed that there was a significant difference in attitudes associated with influenza vaccination when pre-test was compared to post-test ( p =.0019). Interaction of the participants with the humanoid robot demonstrated immediate knowledge gains and attitudinal change that suggests that humanoid robots may be an important intervention for health promotion in prevention of influenza and other respiratory viruses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-32127111f9ae49c4bc2b1fa009a5aca82022-12-22T03:14:09ZengSAGE PublishingInquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing0046-95801945-72432022-02-015910.1177/00469580221078515Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid RobotsChristine McIntosh BNgSc, GradCertCritCare, MACNAnne Elvin DipNWendy Smyth PhD, MBus, MAppSc, GradDipQuality, BA, RN, MACNMelanie Birks PhD, MEd, BN, RN, FACNCate Nagle PhD, MPH, BApplSc, RM, RNThe use of humanoid robot technologies within global healthcare settings is rapidly evolving; however, the potential of robots in health promotion and health education is not established. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of a social humanoid robot on individuals’ knowledge of influenza (flu) prevention and attitudes towards influenza vaccination. A multi-methods approach involving pre and post-test questions and interviews was used. The study was undertaken in a publicly funded tertiary level hospital in northern Queensland, Australia. Of the 995 participants, the majority were visitors (53.07%). The mean age of the participants was 42.25 (SD=19.54) years. Based on the three knowledge questions that were posed at the two-point interactions of participants with the humanoid robot ‘Pepper’, the results showed that there was a significant difference in the correct responses pre- and post-test regarding the best way to avoid getting the flu (Exact McNemar significance probability <.0001), how long the flu virus can live outside the human body ( p <.0001) and the length of time for handwashing to be effective against spreading germs ( p <.0001). The results also showed that there was a significant difference in attitudes associated with influenza vaccination when pre-test was compared to post-test ( p =.0019). Interaction of the participants with the humanoid robot demonstrated immediate knowledge gains and attitudinal change that suggests that humanoid robots may be an important intervention for health promotion in prevention of influenza and other respiratory viruses.https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580221078515 |
| spellingShingle | Christine McIntosh BNgSc, GradCertCritCare, MACN Anne Elvin DipN Wendy Smyth PhD, MBus, MAppSc, GradDipQuality, BA, RN, MACN Melanie Birks PhD, MEd, BN, RN, FACN Cate Nagle PhD, MPH, BApplSc, RM, RN Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing |
| title | Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots |
| title_full | Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots |
| title_fullStr | Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots |
| title_short | Health Promotion, Health Literacy and Vaccine Hesitancy: The Role of Humanoid Robots |
| title_sort | health promotion health literacy and vaccine hesitancy the role of humanoid robots |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580221078515 |
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