Synergizing Technology And Health Promotion For The Prevention Of Tuberculosis

Abstract

With the rapid global increase in the prevalence of tuberculosis, health promotion is crucial to raise communal health awareness. This servicelearning health promotion activity aimed to increase awareness of TB amongst school learners in attendance at the 2016 National Science Festival. A computer-based pre- and post-intervention quiz, an educational poster, an interactive word search game, and a take-home information leaflet were utilized in a health promotion exhibit. Junior and senior school learners who participated in the exhibit showed significant improvements in their post-educational intervention scores. The exhibit was effective as a preliminary measure in reinforcing health information and raising awareness.