Abstract
Type 2 diabetes continues to grow significantly around the world as a result of nutrition transition and obesity. Prevention methods depends on how well individuals at risk adapt to a healthy nutritional lifestyle and increase their physical exercise. It is an emergent situation for diabetes risk communication and education programs specifically in vulnerable societies. This study leverages an interactive platform for diabetes risk communication using human-object interaction. The approach is based on an ‘object-based learning’ method for communicating risk. The designed object has elements to motivate and support the community toward an increase in physical activity and a healthy diet. Furthermore, this research looks at risk perceptions and stakeholder engagement of lay people from vulnerable communities. Understanding risk perception and misconception is important to provide diabetes educational services in accordance to local demands.
Keywords
Risk Communication, Design for Behaviour Change, Human-Object Interaction, Mental Model
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2016.194
Citation
Eftekhari, F., and Liu, T. (2016) A Design Approach for Risk Communication, the Case of Type 2 Diabetes, in Lloyd, P. and Bohemia, E. (eds.), Future Focused Thinking - DRS International Conference 2016, 27 - 30 June, Brighton, United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2016.194
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A Design Approach for Risk Communication, the Case of Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes continues to grow significantly around the world as a result of nutrition transition and obesity. Prevention methods depends on how well individuals at risk adapt to a healthy nutritional lifestyle and increase their physical exercise. It is an emergent situation for diabetes risk communication and education programs specifically in vulnerable societies. This study leverages an interactive platform for diabetes risk communication using human-object interaction. The approach is based on an ‘object-based learning’ method for communicating risk. The designed object has elements to motivate and support the community toward an increase in physical activity and a healthy diet. Furthermore, this research looks at risk perceptions and stakeholder engagement of lay people from vulnerable communities. Understanding risk perception and misconception is important to provide diabetes educational services in accordance to local demands.