Foundation University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dumaguete City
Resource Unit in
DENGUE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Prepared by: Submitted to:
Avenido, Shaira May
Cariño, Nicolite Marc Angelo Lemosnero, RN
Mendoza, Sweetheart
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Topic:Dengue Prevention and Control
Topic Description: Dengue fever is a significant viral infection transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, characterized by sudden onset of high
fever, severe headaches, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, and rash. We will discuss its mode of transmission, prevention measures, and the
community actions for dengue control.
Course Title: NUR204 - Community Health Nursing II
Placement: 1st Semester
General Objective: Empower community members with the knowledge needed to prevent dengue by encouraging community wide engagement in vector
management, enhancing early detection of symptoms, and advocating coordinated activities to reduce mosquito habitat, and reduce the spread of dengue
fever.
Time Specific Learning Topics Methods and Assessment
Allotment Outcomes Activities
Introduction to Dengue
5 minutes Community members will Lecture and Question and
be able to identify the ● Definition interactive Answer
causes of dengue - Dengue fever is a viral ailment discussion
transmitted by mosquitoes.
● Causes
- Flavivirus and Aedes aegypti
(yellow fever mosquito)
Modes of Transmission
● Transmission through the mosquito bite Interactive Open Forum
5 minutes ● Human-to-mosquito transmission discussion
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Community members will ● Maternal transmission
be able to understand how ● Other transmission method (e.g., blood
dengue is transmitted. products, organ donation, and
transfusion)
5 minutes Community members will Symptoms of Dengue Lecture Question and
be able to identify and list ● High fever Answer
common symptoms of ● Severe headaches
dengue. ● Nausea
● Vomiting
● Pain behind your eyes
● Joint and muscular discomfort
● Skin rash
10 minutes Community members will Prevention Measures Interactive Oral participation
be able to describe ● Personal Protection Discussion
personal preventive - Mosquito repellents
actions, identify household - Proper clothing
practices to eliminate - Using of mosquito nets
mosquito breeding sites, ● Vector Control
and know the importance - Avoid crowded places
of prevention. - Mosquito-free environment
- Stagnant water
5 minutes Community members will Community Actions for Dengue Control Lecture and Open Forum
be able to understand the ● Community Clean Up Campaign Interactive
importance of community ● Water Storage Management Discussion
involvement in dengue ● Waste Management System
prevention. ● Clean Drainage Systems
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References:
Belleza, M., RN. (2024b, May 10). Dengue hemorrhagic fever. Nurseslabs. https://nurseslabs.com/dengue-hemorrhagic-fever/
World Health Organization: WHO & World Health Organization: WHO. (2024, April 23). Dengue and severe dengue.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue
