In vitro and field evaluation of selected spices as botanical fungicide for management of Phytophthora infestans, causative agent for late blight in tomato

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Global Public Health

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Abstract

Communities’ knowledge and management strategies are crucial for mitigating and controlling the threat of existing and emerging diseases. In this study, we conducted randomised control trials (RCT) to examine the impact of health education on households’ knowledge and management of three Arboviral Diseases (ADs); Rift Valley fever, Chikungunya fever, and Dengue fever in Kenya. The study was based on a sample of 629 households drawn from the three of Kenya’s AD hotspot counties; Baringo, Kwale, and Kilifi. Employing a difference-in-difference method, our findings indicate that health education intervention significantly improved households’ understanding of ADs transmission modes, causes, and prevention strategies. However, this intervention did not sufficiently influence households’ disease management behaviour. We recommend the implementation of community engagement and outreach initiatives which have the potential to drive behavioural changes at the household level, thus enhancing the management and control of ADs in Kenya.

Keywords

arboviral diseases, Health education, Kenya, randomised control trials

PubMed ID

37902054

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