AUTHOR=Olfert Melissa D. , Barr Makenzie L. , Hagedorn Rebecca L. , Wattick Rachel A. , Zhou Wenjun , Horacek Tanya M. , Mathews Anne E. , Kattelmann Kendra K. , Kidd Tandalayo , White Adrienne A. , Brown Onikia N. , Morrell Jesse Stabile , Franzen-Castle Lisa , Shelnutt Karla P. , Byrd-Bredbenner Carol , Tolar-Peterson Terezie , Greene Geoffrey W. , Colby Sarah E. 

TITLE=eB4CAST Approach Improves Science Communication With Stakeholders in a College-Based Health Program

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=8

YEAR=2020

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00158

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2020.00158

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=<p>Communicating scientific results with community partners is often lacking in intervention programs, thus eB4CAST was developed to facilitate impact sharing. This article investigated using the eB4CAST dissemination tool to communicate impact from a campus-based obesity prevention program. Data from Get Fruved RCT university sites collected at baseline were used to generate eB4CAST reports. Experts (<italic>n</italic> = 13) and RCT sites (<italic>n</italic> = 15) were asked to provide feedback on eB4CAST reports based on appeal, understanding, and clarity. On all Likert items, participants rated above 7 on each (out of 10). Positive responses from open-ended questions included eB4CAST reports being clear, visually appealing, and aid in program understanding. Overall, eB4CAST was successful in relaying data and information for the Get Fruved program, thus a means for science communication that could be used in interventions. Utilizing infographics to report data and information is a feasible way to disseminate and communicate in a cost-effective, timely manner.</p>