The Effect of Mobile Triggering Method On Mosquito Nest Eradication Behavior

  • Emilia Chandra Environmental Health Department, Health Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Jambi
  • Sukmal Fahri Environmental Health Department, Health Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Jambi
Keywords: Eradication of mosquito breeding grounds, Triggering education, Android- based application, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

Abstract

Background: Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) occurs every year and takes its toll. People are not motivated and have not made PSN a culture. The problems encountered are how the process of developing, the feasibility, the stages, and the impact of the mosquito nest eradication educational model have on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of the community. The purpose of this development is to produce an educational model "Triggering PSN Mobile," while the specific objectives are to describe the development process, determine feasibility, describe the stages, and find out the effect of the educational model for eradicating mosquito nests on the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the community.

Method: This research method is quantitative research with a research and development (R&D) design. This research uses a one-group pretest and posttest design. The focus of this study is to test the effectiveness of the educational model with the PSN reminder application in increasing the culture of eradicating mosquito nests in the city of Jambi. The variables studied include knowledge, attitudes, and behavior

Result: The results of this study resulted in the PSN Mobile Triggering educational model, which is a field triggering model followed by Android-based triggering, which has been declared feasible after going through the validation stages of 100% health promotion experts, 94.55% IT experts, 92% educational technology experts, and 80 practitioners. % and 93.85% one-on-one trials, 95% small group trials, and 96% large group trials. The PSN Mobile Triggering Product is effective in increasing the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of the jumantik rumah to 100% in the implementation of mosquito nest eradication

Conclusion: The conclusion obtained is that the educational model is feasible and effective to use to increase the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of Jumantik Rumah in carrying out the eradication of mosquito nests.

Published
2025-05-31