ERIC Number: EJ1388721
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Oct
Pages: 20
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Schools as Centers for Health Educational Initiatives, Health Behavior Research and Risk Behavior for Dengue Infection in School Children and Community Members: A Systematic Review
Díaz-González, Esteban E; Danis-Lozano, Rogelio; Peñaloza, Gonzalo
Health Education Research, v35 n5 p376-395 Oct 2020
Dengue virus is the main arboviral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and affects mainly school-aged children and teens. Many methods have been developed for dengue control, including health education strategies for elementary and high school students. The objective of this study is to provide an update on the status of health education on dengue in schools and provide new perspectives on health behavior research in order to reduce the proliferation of mosquitoes and spread of arboviral diseases among school-aged children and other community members. A systematic review about health educational initiatives was carried out. This research discusses the effectiveness of these strategies in educating students about dengue disease and mosquito control and how the school is relevant for community-based participation in research on dengue education. The study found that employing ludic strategies and directly involving children in mosquito control in their households have been the most attractive and effective strategies for dengue education in children and teens. However, the sustainability of protective behaviors has been poorly evaluated, and new approaches for health behavior research are needed. Inasmuch as, schools are important places for gathering community members, and students can serve as an essential link between educative interventions and the community.
Descriptors: Microbiology, Diseases, Child Health, Health Education, Health Behavior, Entomology, Disease Control, Community Involvement, Student Participation, Family Environment, Program Effectiveness, School Role
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