HEALTH EDUCATION as an EFFORTS TO PREVENT DENGUE FEVER in THE COMMUNITY of LAMKAWE VILLAGE, DARUL IMARAH DISTRICT, ACEH BESAR REGENCY in 2025

Abstract

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a public health problem in Indonesia, including in
Aceh Besar Regency, influenced by environmental factors and community behavior. Low public
knowledge and awareness of DHF prevention contribute to the high risk of transmission of this
disease. This community service activity aims to increase public knowledge and awareness of
DHF prevention through health education. The activity was carried out in Lamkawe Village,
Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar Regency on May 22, 2025, targeting the village community,
especially heads of families and adult family members. The methods used included health
education accompanied by discussions and questions and answers regarding DHF and the
implementation of 3M Plus behavior, evaluation through quizzes based on the material
presented, and the provision of abate powder as an effort to support vector control.The abate
powder was distributed through Dompet Dhuafa considering that Lamkawe Village is a fostered village. The results of the activity showed that the community gave a positive response and most
participants were able to answer the quiz questions correctly, which indicates an increase in
knowledge about DHF and its prevention efforts. Health education carried out in a
participatory manner and supported by prevention tools has the potential to encourage changes
in community behavior towards a cleaner and healthier environment as an effort to prevent
dengue fever.
Keywords: Health education, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Abate powder