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Facilitator-supported e-learning improved community tuberculosis (TB) knowledge more than mobile messaging in rural India. This structured approach enhanced learning, retention, and engagement, offering a promising strategy for TB awareness programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Education
  • Digital Health Interventions

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health issue in India, accounting for a substantial portion of global cases.
  • Reaching rural populations with TB awareness programs is challenging due to low digital literacy and connectivity issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of facilitator-supported e-learning modules versus informal mobile-based education for improving community TB knowledge.
  • To assess which digital intervention better overcomes barriers in rural settings.

Main Methods:

  • An intervention study in rural and semi-urban Bihar assigned adults to either group e-learning sessions or self-directed mobile messaging.
  • Both interventions used identical, locally tailored content and were evaluated via pre/post-tests, retention assessments, engagement logs, and satisfaction surveys.

Main Results:

  • The e-learning group showed higher knowledge gains (37.6% vs 34.1%) and better four-week retention (82.3% vs 77.5%).
  • E-learning also demonstrated superior engagement, completion rates, participant satisfaction, and willingness to share information.

Conclusions:

  • Facilitator-supported community e-learning effectively addresses low literacy and connectivity barriers for TB awareness.
  • This structured digital approach may be more effective than unstructured mobile messaging for improving TB knowledge and control in underserved populations.