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Volume 02, Issue 7

Published on: July 2026

IMPACT OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH PRACTICES

Archana Kumari

Assist. Prof. in History

Faculty of Education

Institution; DIPSER College of Education, FMFQ+GXW, Bompas Town, Deoghar, Jharkhand 814114

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Abstract

Particularly in environments with limited resources, health education initiatives are essential for raising community awareness and promoting preventative health behaviours. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how structured health education interventions affected community members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on common health issues. A quasi-experimental design was used, with participants chosen by systematic sampling undergoing evaluations both before and after the intervention. Interactive workshops, visual aids, group discussions, and demonstrations cantered on illness prevention, diet, hygiene, and early health-seeking behaviour made comprised the intervention. Baseline results showed that participants had poor preventive actions and little awareness. Knowledge levels, favourable attitudes toward maintaining health, and the adoption of preventive behaviours including hand hygiene, a balanced diet, and prompt medical consultation all significantly improved after the intervention. The study also emphasized how crucial easily comprehensible and culturally relevant training materials are for improving community involvement and knowledge retention. The degree of improvement among participants was influenced by variables like literacy level, socioeconomic background, and accessibility to healthcare services. Overall, the results show that thoughtfully designed health education initiatives can successfully close knowledge gaps and encourage long-lasting behavioural change in local populations. To obtain long-term public health advantages, the study suggests incorporating frequent health education campaigns into community outreach programs and primary healthcare systems.

Keywords: Health Education, Community Awareness, Preventive Health Practices, KAP Study, Public Health Intervention, Behaviour Change, Health Promotion, Community-Based Program.

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Kumari, A. (2026). Impact of Health Education Programs on Community Awareness and Preventive Health Practices. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(7), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i7.170

Kumari, Archana. "Impact of Health Education Programs on Community Awareness and Preventive Health Practices." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 7, 2026, pp. 1-9. doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i7.170.

Kumari, Archana. "Impact of Health Education Programs on Community Awareness and Preventive Health Practices." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 7 (2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i7.170.

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