Computers as a formal continuing education tool: moving beyond intention.
OBJECTIVE
To identify factors related to health promotion professionals' decisions to use computer-mediated instruction for continuing education (CMI-CE).


METHODS
Employing a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 500 respondents using an online survey.


RESULTS
Among respondents having positive intentions toward CMI-CE, characteristics distinguishing between individuals with positive and negative CMI-CE behavior included perceived behavioral control, license/ certification, lack of programs and relevant program topics, and availability of technical support.


CONCLUSIONS
Health promotion professionals have positive intentions toward CMI-CE, and introducing relevant programs accompanied by strong technical support teams will help move them beyond intention and into action.
Ellery
Jane
J
Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. jellery@bsu.edu
McDermott
Robert J
RJ
Ellery
Peter J
PJ
D000328:Adult; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000379:methods; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D040441:Health Educators / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014584:User-Computer Interface