Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2006;18(1):56-59

IEC material development for malaria control by working with target populations

Jianwei XU ; Min XIA ; Petlueng PRICHA ; Xianhua WU ; Hong TAO ; Yanchun ZHONG ; Hong JIANG ; Kaihong LI

Keywords

Malaria; Information-education-communication (IEC) materials; Ethnic minorities; Target population participation

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To develop user-friendly information education-communication (IEC)materials and guidelines of malaria control for various target groups. Methods The participatory methods were used to make sure participation of target groups at each stages of IEC material development. Results A package consisted of interactive video, 2 posters for primary groups, sto ry booklet for students, manual for activities of "buddy system" for teachers, flipcharts for health staff at grass-root levels, guidelines on communication skill and how to use the first 5kinds of materials, was developed. Conclusion A set of user-friendly IEC materials and guidelines of malaria control has successfully been developed with sufficient participation of target groups.