Effects of Training For Increasing Awareness on Prevention and Control of Dengue Among Female Community Health Volunteers in Pokhara Metropolitan,Kaski, Nepal

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational program grounded in the Health Belief Model (HBM) in improving awareness, attitudes, and health beliefs related to dengue prevention and control among Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) in Pokhara Metropolitan, Kaski, Nepal. Materials and Resources: Training Booklet: Developed by researcher specifically for this study, based on HBM constructs and reviewed by research supervisor and public health experts from technical working group of National Health Education Information and communication centre. Intervention Toolkit: Printed handouts and presentation slides created for this study to support the three hour training session. Approval: Educational booklet content was approved by the National Health Education, Information and Communication Centre (NHEICC), Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal. Procedures & Timeline: Pre Test (Week –1): One week before training, a structured questionnaire assessed baseline knowledge, attitudes, and HBM constructs of FCHVs in the intervention group. Training Session (Week 0): Duration: Single, three hour, face to face group session delivered in Nepali. Content: Mini lecture on dengue transmission, symptoms, prevention, home based care, and control; facilitated group discussion; distribution of the study’s educational booklet. Facilitators: Principal investigator and trained public health professionals. Post Test (Week 6): Forty two days after training, the same questionnaire was re administered to measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and health beliefs. Total intervention period: six weeks (one phase, one session). Delivery Details: Mode: In person, group setting Language: Nepali Location: Wards 33, 17, and 22 of Pokhara Metropolitan City Adaptations: Flexible scheduling and reminder calls were used to maximize FCHV attendance. Comparator / Control Treatment Population: FCHVs from Wards 13, 20, and 25 of Pokhara Metropolitan City. Assessments: Pre Test: Administered at the same time as the intervention group’s pre test (one week before Week 0). Post Test: Administered 42 days after baseline assessment (Week 6). No Training: Control participants did not receive any educational session during the six week period. Ethical Fairness: After completion of the post test, the same educational booklet (approved by NHEICC) was provided to all control group FCHVs.