The Effectiveness of Insect Muscat Model to increase acceptance of albendazole in school students: A Quasi- experimental study in schools of Punjab
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https://doi.org/10.56450/JEFI.2026.v4i01.011Keywords:
Deworming, Insect Muscat Model, Play Based EducationAbstract
Albendazole tablet is integral part of anemia control in children as they are more prone to worm infestation due to improper hand washing & other hygiene habits. In growing years of life, kids need frequent deworming. So Govt provides deworming in school children. Teachers & ANM complains of children showing disinterest in taking albendazole so often. So an Insect Muscat Model was introduced to motivate children, improve knowledge about worm infection & hygiene and encourage albendazole in child-friendly manner. It is innovative way of educating a health topic with easy way of application. Adopting this model can help to boost fight against deworming & anemia in school children. The study assesses albendazole intake among school children in Punjab, India, using the Insect Muscat Model. Chi square analysis (X^2=49.249, df=2,p<0.001) shows significant association between experimental group & readiness to take albendazole tablets.
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