@article{Spanellis_A-2021_41836,
title = {Using gamification to develop shared understanding of the pandemic: COVID-19 in indigenous communities of Choco, Colombia},
author = {Spanellis, A. and Zapata-Ramírez, P. and Golovátina-Mora, P. and Borzenkova, A. and Hernández-Sarmiento, J.},
month = {jun},
year = {2021},
abstract = {Effective communication with local communities is a critical factor in containing an outbreak. However, simply broadcasting “expert” knowledge carries a risk of being rejected, particularly in indigenous communities that traditionally rely on ancestral knowledge. This paper presents an investigation into developing a shared understanding of COVID-19 in indigenous communities of Choco, Colombia, that could help them develop effective mitigating practices, while being respectful of their believes. Unstructured interviews and observations were used to explore how indigenous communities perceive and respond to COVID-19. Based on these, a communicative strategy was developed using participatory design and gamification approach, that aimed at bridging their beliefs and traditional ancestral medicine with the official medical recommendations for prevention of the virus transmission.},
pages = {50-59},
volume = {2883},
journal = {CEUR Workshop Proceedings},
publisher = {CEUR-WS},
url = {https://publichealthscotland.scot/id/41836},
}
