Massive open online course on breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico.

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 virus was reported to be transmitted through breastfeeding (BF), creating the need for rapidly available, standardized information and training for health personnel and the community about BF as an urgent action to reduce misinformation and unethical promotion of breast milk substitutes (BMS). In Mexico, a massive open online course (MOOC) was designed and implemented to protect, promote and support BF in emergency contexts. METHODS: MOOC registration consisted of collection of quantitative data regarding participant characteristics, MOOC coverage, scores achieved and completion rates. A multiple linear regression analysis was performed to relate the absolute and relative skills earned in the MOOC to participant characteristics. In addition, factors associated with completion rate and dissemination of information from the MOOC were analyzed using multiple logistic regression and presented as odds ratios. RESULTS: During a period of 19 months, 52,426 participants across the country, including health personnel and general population, entered the Cursos en Linea del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (CLIMSS) platform, of which 50.5% completed the MOOC. The level of participation was maintained from January 2021 to early 2022 when the perception of the risk of getting sick from COVID-19 and quarantining decreased. In adjusted analysis, completion rate was associated with being older or belonging to a health institution; furthermore, residing in the north of the country doubled the odds of completing the MOOC (odds ratio 2.24; 95% confidence interval 1.95-2.56). CONCLUSIONS: A MOOC can be a useful training strategy to disseminate information, especially in emergencies where physical distancing is important and reaching the largest possible population is required.

Plataforma CLIMSS como herramienta de alfabetización en salud durante la crisis sanitaria de Covid-19.

OBJETIVO: Describir a la plataforma Cursos en Línea Masivos del IMSS (CLIMSS) como herramienta de alfabetización en salud, a través de la evaluación de la eficiencia terminal, la ganancia de competencias y satisfacción de los usuarios de cursos en línea masivos en el tema de Covid-19. Material y métodos. Se analizaron datos de 20 cursos ofertados entre marzo y octubre de 2020. Se evaluaron las calificaciones pre y pos, el número total de registros, el total de cursos terminados y la satisfacción del usuario. RESULTADOS: Se registraron un total de 4.9 millones de usuarios y 10 millo-nes de inscripciones, en todos los estados de la República mexicana, con una eficiencia terminal de 85%, una ganancia de competencias de 30% y una satisfacción de 9.34 (10). CONCLUSIONES: La plataforma CLIMSS ha mostrado ser una herramienta para la alfabetización en salud con un alcance de millones de mexicanos en temas relacionados con la crisis sanitaria Covid-19.

Plataforma CLIMSS como herramienta de alfabetización en salud durante la crisis sanitaria de Covid-19 / CLIMSS online platform as a health literacy tool during the health crisis of Covid-19

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir a la plataforma Cursos en Línea Masivos del IMSS (CLIMSS) como herramienta de alfabetización en salud, a través de la evaluación de la eficiencia terminal, la ganancia de competencias y satisfacción de los usuarios de cursos en línea masivos en el tema de Covid-19. Material y métodos: Se analizaron datos de 20 cursos ofertados entre marzo y octubre de 2020. Se evaluaron las calificaciones pre y pos, el número total de registros, el total de cursos terminados y la satisfacción del usuario. Resultados: Se registraron un total de 4.9 millones de usuarios y 10 millones de inscripciones, en todos los estados de la República mexicana, con una eficiencia terminal de 85%, una ganancia de competencias de 30% y una satisfacción de 9.34 (10). Conclusiones: La plataforma CLIMSS ha mostrado ser una herramienta para la alfabetización en salud con un alcance de millones de mexicanos en temas relacionados con la crisis sanitaria Covid-19.

Abstract: Objective: To describe the Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) or Cursos en Línea Masivos del IMSS (CLIMSS) platform as a health literacy tool by evaluating the terminal efficiency, the competence gains, and the users' satisfaction of the massive online courses offered by the Mexican Institute of Social Security, on Covid- 19. Materials and methods: Data from 20 courses offered between March and October 2020 were analyzed. We evaluated scores from the pre and post-tests, the total number of registries, total courses completed, and users' satisfaction. Results: We registered a total of 4.9 million users and 10 million registrations, in all Mexican states, with a terminal efficiency of 85%, a competence gain of 30%, and a users' satisfaction of 9.34 (10). Conclusions: The CLIMSS platform has proven to be a tool for health literacy reaching millions of Mexicans on Covid-19 related topics.

[Massive online course "Sexual and reproductive health": changes in knowledge, desertion, disapproval and satisfaction] / Curso masivo en línea "Salud sexual y reproductiva": cambios en conocimientos, deserción, reprobación y satisfacción

OBJECTIVE: To present global results of the dropout and failure and satisfaction of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) users, as well as changes in knowledge and practices of personnel registered in "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Prevention of adolescent pregnancy". MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using 45 549 records, we adjust logistic regression models to find associations between variables of dropout and failure. RESULTS: 57.8% of people completed the course and 15.1% failure. Logistic models show that age and position are associated with both dropout and failure. CONCLUSIONS: The MOOC is useful to improve knowledge and skills of health personnel. It is necessary to expand the coverage to professionals who deal with adolescent population, in order to improve sexual and reproductive health and prevent teenage pregnancies.

OBJETIVO: Presentar resultados globales de la deserción, reprobación y satisfacción de los usuarios del Curso Masivo en Línea Abierto (MOOC, por sus siglas en inglés), así como los cambios en conocimientos y prácticas del personal de salud inscrito al MOOC "Salud sexual y reproductiva y prevención del embarazo en adolescentes". MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se analizaron 45 549 registros y se ajustaron modelos de regresión logística para la deserción y reprobación del curso. RESULTADOS: Finalizó el curso 57.8% de los usuarios, mientras que 15.1% reprobó. Los modelos logísticos muestran que la edad y el cargo ocupado se asocian tanto con la deserción como con la reprobación. CONCLUSIONES: El MOOC es una herramienta útil para generar mejoras en conocimientos y competencias. Es necesario ampliar la cobertura a profesionales que tienen trato con población adolescente, con el fin de mejorar la salud sexual y reproductiva y prevenir embarazos en la adolescencia.

Curso masivo en línea "Salud sexual y reproductiva": cambios en conocimientos, deserción, reprobación y satisfacción / Massive online course "Sexual and reproductive health": changes in knowledge, desertion, disapproval and satisfaction

Resumen Objetivo: Presentar resultados globales de la deserción, reprobación y satisfacción de los usuarios del Curso Masivo en Línea Abierto (MOOC, por sus siglas en inglés), así como los cambios en conocimientos y prácticas del personal de salud inscrito al MOOC "Salud sexual y reproductiva y prevención del embarazo en adolescentes". Material y métodos: Se analizaron 45 549 registros y se ajustaron modelos de regresión logística para la deserción y reprobación del curso. Resultados: Finalizó el curso 57.8% de los usuarios, mientras que 15.1% reprobó. Los modelos logísticos muestran que la edad y el cargo ocupado se asocian tanto con la deserción como con la reprobación. Conclusiones: El MOOC es una herramienta útil para generar mejoras en conocimientos y competencias. Es necesario ampliar la cobertura a profesionales que tienen trato con población adolescente, con el fin de mejorar la salud sexual y reproductiva y prevenir embarazos en la adolescencia.

Abstract Objective: To present global results of the dropout and failure and satisfaction of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) users, as well as changes in knowledge and practices of personnel registered in "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Prevention of adolescent pregnancy". Materials and methods: Using 45 549 records, we adjust logistic regression models to find associations between variables of dropout and failure. Results: 57.8% of people completed the course and 15.1% failure. Logistic models show that age and position are associated with both dropout and failure. Conclusions: The MOOC is useful to improve knowledge and skills of health personnel. It is necessary to expand the coverage to professionals who deal with adolescent population, in order to improve sexual and reproductive health and prevent teenage pregnancies.

A MOOC as an immediate strategy to train health personnel in the cholera outbreak in Mexico.

BACKGROUND: In September 2013, two cases of cholera were reported in Mexico; 1 week later, a new outbreak was reported in the Huasteca region of Hidalgo. Upon the determination that the diagnostic and therapeutic interventions implemented by health personnel overlooked predefined procedures, the National Institute of Public Health, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, immediately designed the massive open online course "Proper cholera containment and management measures" to strengthen and standardize basic prevention and control practices. METHODS: During the first 5 months, 35,968 participants from across the country finished the course: medical and nursing personnel, health promoters, and hospital staff. To understand the magnitude of the data, an analysis was performed to calculate the MOOC coverage, and multiple linear regression models were generated to relate the score earned in the course to the characteristics of the participants. In addition, a qualitative analysis was performed to identify the dissemination of information, technological barriers, and feedback on course design. A total of 17% of participants were from the state where the outbreak originated, and 33.5% were from its neighboring states. RESULTS: This study shows that the need for information is greater when an emergency occurs, and the involvement of the authorities increased the extent of the training response. CONCLUSION: A MOOC can be a useful training strategy to prepare personnel for emergency situations.

Training Primary Health Professionals in Breast Cancer Prevention: Evidence and Experience from Mexico.

To analyze the key successful factors of a national educational strategy for early breast cancer detection developed in Mexico for primary health care personnel from 2008 to 2014, an educational strategy to train physicians, nurses, health promoters, and medical students from local ministries of health with a competency-based approach was developed and implemented using diverse educational modalities, face-to-face, blended, and a massive open online course (MOOC). Formative and summative evaluations were used during the implementation of the course. A total of 19,563 health professionals were trained from 2008 to 2014. The graduation rate, an average of all educational modalities, was 91 %, much higher than those previously reported in the literature. The factors that might have influenced this success were (1) the training strategy, which was designed according to the characteristics and specific needs of the target groups; (2) the political will and commitment of the country's health authorities; (3) the technological and educational models used; and (4) the punctual follow-up of participants. This study shows that carefully designed educational interventions can improve service professionals' competencies and that regardless of the modality, face-to-face, blended learning, or MOOC, high graduation rates can be achieved. Further evaluation is required to demonstrate that the competencies remained in all target groups after 6 months of the intervention and that the women served by the trained personnel were provided accurate information and timely diagnoses of breast cancer.