Utilization of Animated Films as Digital-based Socialization Media for Prevention of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreaks in the Malang City Region during the COVID-19 Pandemic

BACKGROUND: The increase in dengue cases in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is affected by restrictions on human movement, climate, human behavior, and knowledge. Animated film for communication media based on digital technology as a promotional and preventive tool regarding dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. AIM: The purpose of this study is to increase knowledge and attitudes among productive-age youth as part of efforts to prevent DHF cases during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the future. METHODS: A pre-experimental study design with a one-group pre-test and post-test design was used in this study, so only one group was studied. In this study, using total sampling, as many as 30 respondents from the total population who are Grade 1 students at one of the junior high schools in Malang City. RESULTS: The difference test on knowledge produced an asymptotic sig value of 0.000, which is (<0.05). This means that the average post-test score obtained is higher and significantly different from the pre-test. In addition, based on the results of the difference test on attitudes, an Asymp Sig value of 0.001 is obtained, which is (<0.05). This means that the average post-test score obtained is higher and significantly different from the pre-test. CONCLUSION: Animated films as digital-based socialization media can help increase students’ knowledge and attitudes in efforts to prevent DHF outbreaks.