Research on Health Education Strategies for Improving Student Knowledge on Infectious Disease Prevention
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https://doi.org/10.56294/hl2022126Keywords:
infectious diseases, knowledge, health education strategies, behavior, preventionAbstract
The increasing number of infectious diseases in public settings emphasizes the necessity of efficient health education programs to give students fundamental knowledge and preventative skills. This investigates successful health education strategies to improve students' learning and behavior about preventing infectious diseases. Data, including socioeconomic characteristics, were gathered from 1250 students. Before implementing health education techniques, baseline information is gathered from participants through a survey to assess their initial level of infectious disease prevention knowledge and behaviors. The same tests are conducted again following the intervention to evaluate if students have any improvements based on the health education strategy. The investigation assesses several educational approaches, including digital learning tools, classroom lectures, and peer-led activities, to establish their importance in increasing awareness of hygiene habits, disease transmission, and prevention measures. Using SPSS, statistical techniques like regression analysis and paired t-tests are utilized to compare pre- and post-intervention in health education. The findings indicate that interactive and technology-based techniques significantly improve knowledge retention and encourage the adoption of preventive actions. Furthermore, peer-led education had a favourable impact on participation and behavior modification. This investigation emphasizes the value of targeted, engaging, and evidence-based health education programs in enhancing student knowledge and behavior about infectious disease prevention. It suggests incorporating such measures into school curricula to strengthen resilience to disease outbreaks and enhance public health outcomes.
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