The Effectiveness of The Media Leaflets and Film on Knowledge of The Attitude snd Skills of Cadres in Ovitrap Making

Abstract

Introduction: Ovitrape is one method for preventing the occurrence
of DHF. Ovitrape has been widely used in a variety of locations with
a high prevalence of DHF. One of the advantages of ovitrape is that it
is simple to manufacture and inexpensive. The purpose of this study
is to determine the effectiveness of video media in increasing
knowledge and skills in making ovitrape. Method: This is a quasiexperimental

design with a pretest-posttest format. This research
sample included 50 cadre divided into two groups, 25 groups, and 25
media leaflet film media. The Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney tests are
used in this study. Result : Wilcoxon test results indicated leaflets
and film media effectively improve cadres' knowledge, attitude, and
skills in ovitrape manufacture. The film is a more effective medium
for improving cadres' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in the
manufacture of ovitrape. Conlusion According to the research
findings, the collaboration between the health centre and Pangulu
Nagori Batu Anam Pamatang Simelungun District of Siantar
Simalungun is necessary for inserting health education materials
about dengue prevention through the use of film and leaflets.