EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING IN INCREASING KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH CADRES  IN DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER ENDEMIC AREAS

Hermansyah Hermansyah; Helly  Susanti; Munazar Munazar; Taufik Taufik; Nora  Usrina

doi:10.30867/aich.v1i2.710

Authors

Hermansyah Hermansyah Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh
Helly Susanti Balai Pelatihan Kesehatan Provinsi Aceh, Indonesia
Munazar Munazar Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh
Taufik Taufik Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh
Nora Usrina Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30867/aich.v1i2.710

Keywords:

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Knowledge, Women’s Health Cadres

Abstract

Background: The increasing incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Banda Aceh Municipality necessitates urgent action from both the government and the community. Enhancing the knowledge of women’s health cadres at Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu) regarding their roles as mosquito larvae monitors (Jumantik) in dengue-endemic areas is crucial. Training programs designed to improve their understanding and effectiveness are essential.

Method: This study utilized a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the knowledge of 27 women’s health cadres in the Jaya Baru Subdistrict, a dengue-endemic area in Banda Aceh Municipality. Over six months, the cadres received training on the basic concepts of DHF using lectures, Q&A sessions, simulations, and demonstrations. Knowledge levels were measured using questionnaires administered before and after the intervention, with the data analyzed through a paired t-test.

Results: The study revealed that the average knowledge score of the women’s health cadres increased from 27.70 pre-intervention to 33.96 post-intervention (p=0.003). The improvement in knowledge regarding the basic concepts of DHF following the training was statistically significant (p=0.000).

Conclusion: The training for women’s health cadres effectively improved their knowledge in controlling DHF. It significantly enhanced their understanding of DHF’s basic concepts, environmental-based vector control, and community outreach initiatives.

Keywords: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Knowledge, Women’s Health Cadres

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