Developing a Health Education Program for the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Culturally Adapted to Ethnic and Rural Communities: Co-Design Study Using Participatory Audiovisual Methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infectious diseases disproportionately affect rural and ethnic communities in Colombia, where structural inequalities such as limited access to health care, poor sanitation, and scarce health education worsen their effects. Education is essential for preventing and controlling infectious diseases, fostering awareness of healthy behaviors, and empowering communities with the knowledge and skills to manage their health. Participatory and co-design methods strengthen educational programs by ensuring cultural relevance, enhancing knowledge retention, and promoting sustainable community interventions.

Objective

This study aims to describe the co-design process and evaluate the capacity building of an education program for the prevention and control of infectious diseas

SUBMITTER: Bautista-Gomez MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12432463 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature