International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Vol 15, No 1: March 2026

Game on for health: designing gamified campaigns to drive behavioral change

Zain, Nurul Hidayah Mat (Unknown)
Yasin, Anita Mohd (Unknown)
Othman, Zainab (Unknown)
Johari, Siti Nuramalina (Unknown)
Ishak, Norshahidatul Hasana (Unknown)
Aziz, Siti Rahayu Abdul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Mar 2026

Abstract

An awareness campaign aims to reach out to the public, measure the outreach accurately, and motivate the public to act. In other words, awareness campaigns deliver messages on the importance and effects of the promoted event to the audience. However, studies that examine the users’ perception of design for behavior change through gamified health awareness campaigns are limited, especially in combating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Subsequently, analysis of such perceptions is crucial in supporting game designers in developing engaging games for health awareness campaigns. Thus, the current study explores users’ perceptions based on elements in the GAMEBC Model: Autonomy, Relatedness, Competence, and Engaging. A total of 180 students from UiTM Cawangan Melaka (UiTMCM), Jasin Campus, participated in the study. The data was evaluated using conventional descriptive statistical methods. The findings revealed users’ perceptions of the design for behavior change in the context of a gamified health awareness campaign. The study offers a valuable understanding of the necessity of creating a comprehensive gamified campaign that promotes behavioral change for improved quality of life.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPHS

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes material on all aspects of public health science. This IJPHS provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated public health research and practice for authors and readers world ...