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cross-sectional·public health, nutrition, epidemiology, family medicine, pediatrics·PMC10171503

Qualitative analysis of the perceptions of rural communities about the use of awareness‐raising videos in nutrition and health programs in Benin

Food Science & Nutrition · 6 authors, 4 centres

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This qualitative study in rural Benin found that participants perceived videos as more engaging and understandable than posters for nutrition and health education, but noted constraints like electricity shortages and limited time for message assimilation.

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This cross-sectional qualitative study analyzed perceptions of 42 mothers, 39 community leaders, and 30 nutrition/health care workers in rural Benin regarding the use of videos versus posters for nutrition and health awareness. Through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, participants reported that videos were more appealing, self-explanatory, and effective for conveying standardized messages in local languages, especially for dynamic processes. However, the rapid pace of videos limited time for reflection, and logistical constraints like lack of electricity and playback equipment were major barriers. The study concluded that while videos are innovative tools for improving motivation, they should complement traditional posters for optimized message assimilation.

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PMC10171503

Qualitative analysis of the perceptions of rural communities about the use of awareness‐raising videos in nutrition and health programs in Benin

Food Science & Nutrition

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Abstract This cross‐sectional study aims at analyzing the perceptions of mothers, community leaders, and nutrition/health care workers (NHCWs) about using videos in nutrition and health programs compared to posters. In total, we recruited 42 mothers, 39 community leaders, and 30 NHCWs from villages and local organizations in two rural districts in South Benin, Bopa, and Houéyogbé. Learning sessions on Dietary diversity and Hygiene and deworming were organized using posters and videos. Participants' opinions on pros and cons of videos and posters were collected using individual semi‐structured interviews with NHCWs and focus group discussions with mothers and community leaders, then analyzed thematically. Results showed that videos were perceived as more adapted to rural communities than posters because they were in local languages, self‐explanatory, appealing, and captivating. Videos also enabled the dissemination of standardized messages. Globally, participants better‐understood messages from videos than from posters, especially when dealing with dynamic processes. However, the speed of video sequences allowed limited time for self‐reflection and assimilation of certain messages. The absence of electricity and lack of equipment to play videos in villages are also major constraints on the use of videos in such settings. While videos are innovant communication tools that should be promoted to improve motivation and compliance in learnings, they should be preferably used as complements to traditional posters for optimized assimilation of messages.

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Fifali Sam Ulrich Bodjrenou, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, Merveille Bada et al.. Qualitative analysis of the perceptions of rural communities about the use of awareness‐raising videos in nutrition and health programs in Benin. Food Science & Nutrition. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3246

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Fifali Sam Ulrich Bodjrenou, Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin, Merveille Bada, Simplice Davo Vodouhe, Céline Termote, Mathilde Savy

1 Faculty of Agronomic Sciences University of Abomey‐Calavi Cotonou Benin
2 Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Cotonou Benin
3 Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Nairobi Kenya
4 MoISA, University of Montpellier, Cirad, Ciheam‐IAMM, Inrae, Institut Agro, IRD Montpellier France