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Educational materials were developed to prevent toxoplasmosis (a parasitic infection) in Panama, Colombia, and the USA. These resources showed short-term effectiveness in educating diverse audiences, aiding public health efforts against congenital toxoplasmosis.

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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Medical Education

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  • Toxoplasmosis poses a significant disease burden globally.
  • Effective educational strategies for toxoplasmosis prevention require evaluation.
  • Lack of evaluated educational programs in Panama, Colombia, and the USA highlighted a critical gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create and evaluate educational materials for toxoplasmosis prevention.
  • To develop a primary prevention strategy targeting providers and patients.
  • To reduce the disease burden of *Toxoplasma* infections in Panama, Colombia, and the USA.

Main Methods:

  • Development of educational programs for diverse populations including students, pregnant women, healthcare professionals, scientists, and the public.
  • Evaluation of the short-term efficacy of these educational materials.
  • Assessment of information transmission to learners across different settings.

Main Results:

  • Educational materials were created for various target groups in Panama, Colombia, and the USA.
  • All developed materials demonstrated short-term utility in conveying information.
  • The programs showed initial success in educating diverse audiences about toxoplasmosis.

Conclusions:

  • Educational materials can be a valuable component of public health initiatives to combat congenital toxoplasmosis.
  • Short-term utility was confirmed, but longitudinal studies are needed to assess impact on disease outcomes.
  • Future work should focus on long-term evaluation, adapting materials to regional risks, and ensuring accessibility.