Malaria Disease Prevention Socialization in Gebang Village, Teluk Pandan District, Pesawaran Regency

Abstract

Purpose: This community service study aimed to improve public knowledge and awareness of malaria causes, symptoms, transmission, and prevention among residents of Gebang Village, Lampung, while encouraging better environmental sanitation and preventive behavior.

Methodology: The program applied a community based education approach by KKN students through counseling, discussions, Q&A sessions, and distribution of educational materials at village gathering points.

Results:The program improved community understanding of malaria and increased awareness of prevention practices, including mosquito net use, environmental cleanliness, and early treatment seeking.

Conclusions: Community-based education effectively improves malaria awareness and supports preventive health behavior in rural communities, contributing to long-term disease control efforts.

Limitations: The study was limited to a single village and did not include quantitative measurement or long-term follow-up of behavioral changes, which restricts generalizability and impact evaluation over time.

Contributions: This program highlights the importance of student-led community education in strengthening public health awareness and malaria prevention at the village level.