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Jair Yáñez-Santaolalla1, Luz Arenas-Monreal2, Linda S Lloyd3

  • 1Centro de Investigación en Sistemas de Salud, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.. yair1900@gmail.com.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|February 20, 2025
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Innovative health education using information and communication technologies (ICT) significantly improved primary students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (CAP) regarding Aedes aegypti control. This strategy shows promise for preventing mosquito-borne diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Vector Control

Background:

  • Aedes aegypti mosquito is a vector for several diseases.
  • Effective control strategies are needed to reduce disease transmission.
  • Integrating technology into education can enhance health awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative strategy using information and communication technologies (ICT) for Aedes aegypti control among primary school students.
  • To assess the impact of ICT-based health education on students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (CAP).

Main Methods:

  • A community-based randomized trial was conducted in four primary schools in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
  • An educational course was adapted using ICT, including videos and interactive games.

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  • Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (CAP) were assessed using questionnaires at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 12 weeks post-intervention.
  • The Difference-in-Differences (DID) statistical model was applied.

    • Main Results:

    • The multivariate model revealed a significant 16.3% increase in the CAP Index (ICAP) in the intervention group compared to the control group (t= 8.9, 95% CI: 10.5, 22.1, p= 0.003).
    • The ICT-based strategy proved effective in enhancing students' overall CAP scores related to mosquito control.

    Conclusions:

    • The ICT-based strategy is effective for improving school children's CAP regarding Aedes aegypti.
    • These findings support the utility of ICT in health education and provide evidence for its application in preventing mosquito-borne diseases.