Training Curriculum Development on Chemical Application Maintenance and Spray Equipment Standards Evaluation for Dengue Mosquito Control Personnel Based on Active Learning

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to: (1) study a needs assessment for curriculum development, (2) develop a training curriculum on the training on chemical application maintenance and spray equipment standards evaluation for dengue mosquito control personnel, and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of the developed curriculum. A mixed-method research and development design was combined both qualitative and quantitative statistics. The research instruments included: (1) a focus group interview with 8 purposively selected participants to analyze and determine the curriculum content, (2) pre- and post-training knowledge tests on a 3-day training program involving 50 participants, which integrated lectures and practices, and (3) a satisfaction survey on the training curriculum. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired sample t-test. The research findings were as follows: (1) the personnel lacked skills in maintaining chemical spray equipment, had limited knowledge of insecticides, and needed practical training in both chemical preparation and equipment operation, (2) a five-unit curriculum was developed covering: (2.1) mosquito-borne diseases and general knowledge of Aedes mosquitoes, (2.2) prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases, (2.3) operation of thermal fogging, (2.4) operation of Ultra Low Volume or ULV, and (2.5) basic standard evaluation of chemical spray equipment. (3) The post-training knowledge scores were significantly higher than pre-training scores at the 0.01 level. Participants reported very high overall satisfaction with the training (mean=4.62, SD=0.51). The curriculum was also certified by the Department of Disease Control as a standard product for disease surveillance, prevention, and control. In conclusion, the developed training curriculum effectively enhanced the knowledge and skills of dengue mosquito control personnel. Continuous monitoring and evaluation were recommended to ensure long-term effectiveness in practice.