Seyed Mohammad Reza Hussaini
Malaria, as a global health problem, continues to be a
significant challenge in Iran. The southern and southeastern
regions of Iran, particularly Sistan and Baluchestan,
Hormozgan, and Kerman provinces, are known as areas
affected by malaria. Despite control and prevention programs,
malaria remains a serious threat to the community, especially
in rural areas with limited access to health information and
services.This article examines the impact of an educational
intervention program on malaria prevention among students in
rural areas of Iranshahr. The main objective of this educational
program is to increase students' knowledge and awareness
about the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and
treatment of malaria. By providing targeted health messages,
students are empowered with the necessary knowledge and
resources to identify and manage malaria-related health issues.
The educational intervention program in this study employed
a non-experimental research method. By selecting a sample of
students from rural areas of Iranshahr and implementing the
educational program, the impact of this program on enhancing
students' knowledge and awareness of malaria was evaluated.
The results of this study demonstrate that the educational
intervention program can play an effective role in reducing the
prevalence of malaria among students in rural areas. Increasing
knowledge and awareness about malaria, understanding its
symptoms and prevention methods, and strengthening
community and teacher collaboration in implementing malaria
control programs can be instrumental in controlling this
disease.