#MultilingualResources

@jmirpub.bsky.social

1 week ago

Draw-Care, a Co-Designed Multilingual Digital Intervention for Family Carers of People Living With Dementia From Ethnically Diverse Communities: User-Testing Study Background: Technology can deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate resources to support ethnically diverse family carers (hereafter referred to as carers) of people living with dementia. However, carers’ involvement in research on the development and evaluation of such digital health interventions is limited. Objective: This study aims to user-test the co-designed Draw-Care multilingual, web-based dementia resource with and for carers. Methods: We evaluated the web-based resource through observation sessions to collect carer feedback, using a mixed methods approach. This comprised the online, validated eHealth Literacy Scale and survey questions assessing the perceived usefulness and importance of the internet for health-related decision-making and access to health resources. In addition, “think-aloud” website navigation sessions were conducted, and Hotjar analytics were used to capture participants’ behavior on the website. Quantitative and analytics data were analyzed descriptively, and qualitative data were analyzed using instant data analysis, followed by thematic analysis. Results: Between March and April 2023, a total of 30 carers participated in the user-testing sessions (women, n=20, 67%; mean age 61, SD 13.5 years). The mean eHealth Literacy Scale score was 30 (SD 6.1). Overall, 18 (60%) participants perceived the internet as useful, and laptops and tablets were the most commonly used devices for accessing resources, each used by 9 (30%) participants. Vietnamese (n=5, 17%), Mandarin (n=5, 17%), and English (n=5, 17%) were the top 3 languages the resource was accessed in. A total of 28 (93%) participants could navigate and log in to the website with little to no support. Qualitative results showed that overall, the Draw-Care web-based resource was acceptable, culturally responsive, engaging, and usable. However, navigation was more complicated for those using smaller screens (eg, smartphones and tablets). There were linguistic discrepancies arising from translation issues in Vietnamese and Mandarin, and 14 (46%) participants found it difficult to identify and use the chatbot (ie, virtual helper interface). Issues identified with the prototype Draw-Care website and the proposed improvements included eliminating the virtual helper, simplifying the rating scale from a 5-point smiling emoticon scale to a 3-star rating scale, improving the visibility of the feedback button, and ensuring translation accuracy. Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate a bespoke multilingual website delivering a novel, co-designed, and culturally adapted digital intervention in 10 languages for ethnically diverse family carers of people living with dementia. Findings from this user-testing study undertaken with carers uncovered #usability issues requiring remediation and emphasized the importance of inclusive, accessible, culturally sensitive, engaging, and beneficial content and design. Key revisions were implemented before the randomized controlled trial commenced.

JMIR Formative Res: Draw-Care, a Co-Designed Multilingual Digital Intervention for Family Carers of People Living With Dementia From Ethnically Diverse Communities: User-Testing Study #DementiaCare #FamilyCarers #DigitalHealth #MultilingualResources #EthnicallyDiverse

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Citizen Portal News California

@citizenptnewsca.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

City Staff Outline Provider Trainings on Immigration Rights, Multilingual Materials and Emergency Protocols City departments described collaborative workshops, multi‑language materials and on‑site immigration‑response protocols for outreach workers and shelter providers; staff advised providers to seek site‑specific legal counsel and committed to further outreach and training.

City staff are revolutionizing support for vulnerable communities by delivering multilingual training on immigration rights and emergency protocols to outreach workers.

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#LosAngelesCityLosAngelesCounty #CA #EmergencyProtocols #CitizenPortal #MultilingualResources

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Citizen Portal News US

@citizenptnewsus.bsky.social

1 month ago

Keiki Heroes expands with an eye‑health activity book, multilingual rollout and school partnerships Dr. Mary Rose Dela Cruz described Keiki Heroes, a Hawaii-based children’s health-education program that produced a six-page eye-health activity book, distributed thousands of multilingual materials during the pandemic and plans broader dissemination through Project Vision’s school screening program.

Keiki Heroes is transforming children's health education with a new eye-health activity book and a mission to engage 20,000 students across Hawaii!

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#US #CommunityEngagement #HealthEducation #MultilingualResources #HawaiiChildren #CitizenPortal

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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6 months ago

City Council Plans Multilingual Brochure Distribution for Harv District Property Owners Council develops brochures in English and Spanish for Harv District property owners.

York's Historical Architectural Review Board is launching multilingual brochures to help property owners preserve the city’s rich heritage while ensuring everyone feels included!

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#YorkCityYorkCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #MultilingualResources #ArchitecturalPreservation #YorkCity

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Refugee and Immigrant Voices in Action

@rivaiowa.bsky.social

8 months ago

Voices for Health | Get Informed Today Learn about measles symptoms, prevention, and access multilingual resources to protect your family from this contagious disease.

🗣️ Measles Resources in Your Language
Everyone deserves health information they can understand.
Multilingual health education keeps families safe and strengthens our communities. 🌍❤️

Explore now: www.voices4healthriva.org

#MeaslesAwareness #Voices4Health #multilingualresources #communityhealth

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@bhaforequality.bsky.social

9 months ago

#BASHH2025 #Edinburgh #sexualhealth #healthequity #InclusiveSexualHeathEducation #MultilingualResources

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

@citizenptnewspa.bsky.social

9 months ago

Curriculum team discusses supports for multilingual learners in science classes Curriculum team confirms scaffolding for diverse learners in science education materials.

The Haverford Township School District is taking bold steps to ensure equitable science education for multilingual learners, highlighting the need for tailored support in the classroom.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #EducationalAccess #MultilingualResources #InclusiveLearning

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Hinterland Who's Who | Faune et flore du pays

@hww-ffdp.bsky.social

10 months ago

Do you know some new Canadians that want to learn about our wildlife? HWW can help! We've got some videos and fact sheets translated to Punjabi, Arabic, Spanish and Mandarin! 🍁 #NewCanadians #WildlifeEducation #CanadianWildlife #MultilingualResources #HinterlandWhosWho

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