Virtual Delivery of Fresh Conversations , a SNAP-Ed Program: Participant Perceived Impact and Satisfaction

This four-month study evaluated the virtual delivery of Fresh Conversations (FC). Participants were community-residing Iowans ages 60+ years. They were placed in one of four meeting groups based on location and participant preference: Zoom™, Adobe Connect®, group-based Zoom™ meeting, and teleconfere...

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Published in:Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics 2022-07, Vol.41 (3), p.191-200
Main Authors: Wong, Loo Yee, Francis, Sarah L., Hopkins, Haley, Boudreau, Hailey
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Language:English
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Summary:This four-month study evaluated the virtual delivery of Fresh Conversations (FC). Participants were community-residing Iowans ages 60+ years. They were placed in one of four meeting groups based on location and participant preference: Zoom™, Adobe Connect®, group-based Zoom™ meeting, and teleconference. Participants were invited to complete a post-meeting online survey. Data analyses were completed using data from the first survey completed by each participant (n = 115). Descriptive statistics assessed response frequencies for all questions. Chi-Square and Mann–Whitney U tests assessed the differences between groups. Overall, participants were “satisfied/very satisfied” (72.1%), learned something new (85.2%), and intended to make behavior change (79.1%); no differences were detected by the group for satisfaction or reported impacts. Only 24.3% reported technical difficulties; the Adobe Connect® group reported the most difficulties (p = .004). These findings suggest virtual delivery of FC is well-received and perceived to be effective by participants.
ISSN:2155-1197
2155-1200
DOI:10.1080/21551197.2022.2107594