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salud publica mex 2025; 67 (1)

An innovative educational strategy based on ICT for the control of Aedes aegypti

Yáñez-Santaolalla J, Arenas-Monreal L, Lloyd LS, Betanzos-Reyes ÁF, Gómez-Dantés H

Language: Spanish
References: 27
Page: 65-73
PDF size: 359.75 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To assess the effectiveness of an innovative strategy employing information and communication technologies (ICT) with primary school students to prevent the proliferation of Aedes aegypti. Materials and methods. A randomized community trial design in four primary schools in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. A validated educational curriculum was adapted, incorporating various ICT such as videos and interactive games. A Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) questionnaire was administered at baseline, immediate post and final post-intervention (12 weeks). Data analysis was conducted using the Differences in Differences statistical model. Results. The KAP Index (KAPI) from the multivariate model revealed a significant difference of 16.3% of the intervention group compared to the comparison group (t= 8.9, 95%CI: 10.5,22.1, p= 0.003). Conclusion. The ICT-based educational strategy proved effective in enhancing the KAPI of the students related to control of Aedes aegypti. These results support the utility of ICT in health education and contribute to the understanding of their application in the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases.


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