ArticlePathogens and global health2024
WhatsApp-based intervention in urban Colombia to support the prevention of arboviral diseases: a feasibility study.
Article in Pathogens and global health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07517731 (Use of Technology for Social Mobilization to Improve the Prevention and Control of Aedes-borne Diseases), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers.
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Use of Technology for Social Mobilization to Improve the Prevention and Control of Aedes-borne Diseases (Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya) in Colombia
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Using a digital health tool to strengthen community engagement in arboviral disease prevention: an implementation study in Colombia.BMC public health · 2026Trial
- Feasibility of mobile-based noncommunicable disease risk factor data collection using WhatsApp and interactive voice response in Colombia.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Second Silent Pandemic: Why Arboviruses Demand an Orchestrated Global Health Response.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Managing and controlling diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes: a review on best practices.Tropical medicine and health · 2026Review
- Using WhatsApp for vaccine promotion in low- and middle-income countries: practitioner-informed perspectives.BMJ global health · 2025Article
- From Bites to Bytes: Evaluating User Engagement and Mosquito Bite Exposure Patterns with the Bite Diary Smartphone Application.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2025Article
- Human migrations, anthropogenic changes, and insect-borne diseases in Latin America.Parasites & vectors · 2025Review
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Abstract
Arboviral diseases remain a significant health concern worldwide, with over half the world's population at risk for dengue alone. Without a vaccine or targeted treatment, the most effective strategy of prevention is vector management with community involvement. mHealth interventions, like WhatsApp, offer promising results for engaging communities and promoting healthier behaviors. This study explores the feasibility of integrating WhatsApp in vector control activities to improve arbovirus prevention in Colombia. A mixed-methods approach was employed to assess the WhatsApp-based intervention. WhatsApp messages were sent to 45 community women for 5 weeks to increase their knowledge and practices about dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Pre-and-post surveys and focus group discussions were conducted in community settings to measure the feasibility and acceptability of this intervention. Chat reviews were done to assess the usability of users. A total of 1566 messages were exchanged in 45 WhatsApp chats. High acceptance and good usability (82% of users used the app for replying) were reported in this study. WhatsApp messages were perceived as short, clear, and enjoyable. Users liked the frequency, and design of messages. Pre- and post-surveys demonstrated improvements in the knowledge and practices of arboviral diseases. The intention to apply this knowledge in practice was reflected in a significant improvement, particularly in cleaning the laundry tank once a week (pre 62.1% to post 89.6%,
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