Wpływ filmów edukacyjnych o Campi Koniu Morskim na podniesienie wiedzy o epilepsji i zmniejszenie stygmatyzacji wśród uczniów szkół podstawowych
Effect of Campi the Seahorse video interventions on improving knowledge about epilepsy and reducing stigmatizing beliefs in primary school pupils
W skrócie
Badanie pokazało, że filmy edukacyjne z serii Campi (odcinki 3 i 4) skutecznie zwiększają wiedzę dzieci o epilepsji oraz zmniejszają ich uprzedzenia i stygmatyzację wobec choroby. Po sześciu miesiącach uczniowie lepiej rozumieli funkcje mózgu, pierwszą pomoc i objawy napadów, a mniej ich bało się osób z epilepsją. Wyniki sugerują, że krótkie filmy mogą być ważnym narzędziem do walki ze stygmatem i wykluczeniem społecznym dzieci chorych na epilepsję w szkołach.
Oryginalny abstract (angielski)
Children with epilepsy continue to face stigma and peer exclusion in school settings, highlighting the need for effective age-appropriate educational interventions. This study evaluated the effects at 6-month follow-up of Episodes 3 + 4 of the Campi the Seahorse educational video series in improving epilepsy knowledge and reducing stigma among primary school pupils aged 9-12. A total of 94 pupils received the Campi 3 + 4 intervention and completed measures of epilepsy knowledge and stigma at baseline and at a 6-month follow-up. Their outcomes were compared with data from 197 pupils who had previously received the Campi 1 + 2 video (n = 111) or a Campi-based read story intervention (n = 86). In the Campi 3 + 4 group, epilepsy knowledge increased significantly from baseline to follow-up (M = 7.14, SD = 2.42 vs. M = 9.36, SD = 3.37, p < 0.001, d = 0.75), with substantial improvements in knowledge of brain function, first aid, and seizure manifestations. Epilepsy-related stigma also decreased significantly (M = 42.14, SD = 14.66 vs. M = 38.11, SD = 14.88, p = 0.011, d = 0.27), with exploratory item-level changes in work-related prejudice and perceived incapability. ANCOVA controlling for baseline scores showed no significant differences in knowledge at the 6-month follow-up across the three interventions (p = 0.243). After adjustment for baseline stigma scores, the overall difference in stigma scores among the three intervention groups was statistically significant (p = 0.040), with the Campi 3 + 4 group showing the lowest adjusted mean. However, the multiplicity-adjusted pairwise comparisons were not significant (p > 0.05). Findings of this non-randomized study suggest that Campi Episodes 3 + 4 provide a brief educational intervention associated with improvements in epilepsy knowledge and lower stigma. Their focus on first aid, common misconceptions, and social inclusion may make them a relevant option when implementation of the complete four-episode series is not feasible.