The effect of Health Literacy Enhancement Program on Aedes–Borne disease Prevention Behavior of the Behavior Prevention of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever of Village Health Volunteers (VHV) at Jan Health Promoting Hospital, Kanthararom District, Sisaket Province

Abstract

          This study was a one-group quasi-experimental research design with pre-post test measurements. The objective was to evaluate the effect of a health literacy promotion program on dengue fever prevention behaviors among village health volunteers in Jan Sub-district, Kanthararom District, Sisaket Province. The sample consisted of 45 participants who engaged in the program, which included four activities: (1) Know Yourself, Know Your Enemies; (2) True or False; (3) Share Good Things; and (4) Do Good Things for Everyone. The program spanned 8 weeks. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics and Paired Sample t-tests.
          The results showed a statistically significant increase in health literacy and dengue fever prevention behaviors among the participants after completing the program (P < 0.001). Therefore, it can be concluded that the health literacy promotion program effectively enhances dengue fever prevention behaviors. It is recommended that such programs be promoted and tailored to the specific contexts of different communities to develop appropriate health literacy and behaviors for preventing dengue fever.