Digital Media for Health Outcomes: Evaluation Study of a Massive Online Open Course - Summary - MDSpire

Digital Media for Health Outcomes: Evaluation Study of a Massive Online Open Course

  • By

  • Hannah Melchinger

  • Sarah Christie

  • Abigail Titus

  • Alyssa Cruz

  • Chelsey Lepage

  • Tony Foleno

  • Colleen Thompson-Kuhn

  • Adam Terefe Abebe

  • G. Nekerwon Gweh

  • Donewell Bangure

  • Stephen Maina

  • Judy Mwangi

  • Peninah Thande

  • Maike Winters

  • Amyn A Malik

  • Aleksandra Kuzmanovic

  • Surangani Abeyesekera

  • Sara Epperson

  • Whittney Tom

  • Kylie Holmes

  • Angus Thomson

  • Saad B Omer

  • June 25, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Digital Media for Health Outcomes (DMHO) course in training public health communicators on digital health behavior change communication.

Approach:
  • Course Development: The DMHO course was developed in collaboration with multiple organizations to support public health agencies in creating effective digital health communication strategies.
  • Course Structure: The course consists of 5 modules with instructional videos, quizzes, readings, and expert case studies, hosted on Coursera and available in multiple languages.
  • Course Pretest and Launch: The course was piloted with a cohort of public health practitioners before its public launch in May 2023, gathering feedback for improvements.
Key Findings:
  • The DMHO course enrolled over 14,170 learners from 162 countries and certified over 630 public health communicators.
  • The course was designed to enhance skills in social and behavioral change communication for public health.
Interpretation:

The DMHO course aims to strengthen public health communication through digital platforms by providing practical training based on evidence and real-life experiences.

Limitations:
  • The evaluation data is based on self-reported feedback from course participants.
  • The long-term impact of the course on public health outcomes has not yet been assessed.
Conclusion:

The DMHO course represents a significant effort to improve public health communication skills in the digital age.

Original Source(s)

Digital Media for Health Outcomes: Evaluation Study of a Massive Online Open Course

  • by Hannah Melchinger, Sarah Christie, Abigail Titus, Alyssa Cruz, Chelsey Lepage, Tony Foleno, Colleen Thompson-Kuhn, Adam Terefe Abebe, G. Nekerwon Gweh, Donewell Bangure, Stephen Maina, Judy Mwangi, Peninah Thande, Maike Winters, Amyn A Malik, Aleksandra Kuzmanovic, Surangani Abeyesekera, Sara Epperson, Whittney Tom, Kylie Holmes, Angus Thomson, Saad B Omer

  • June 25, 2026

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