Enhancing Aedes-Borne Disease Prevention: Evaluating the BOPPPS Model for Competency-Based Training of Healthcare Providers
Masomeh Kalantarion, Samane Babaei, Mehdi NikkarAbstract
Background:
The escalating global burden of Aedes-borne diseases (e.g., dengue, Zika) highlights an urgent need for effective prevention. A cornerstone of this effort is building a competent frontline healthcare workforce through effective, competency-based training. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the BOPPPS instructional model—a structured, participatory framework involving Bridge-in, Objective, Pre-assessment, Participatory Learning, Post-assessment, and Summary—for training healthcare providers in essential Aedes surveillance and control practices.
Methods:
A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design was conducted in 2025 with 22 healthcare workers. A dedicated training workshop was designed and delivered using the BOPPPS model. Effectiveness was measured using the first two levels of the Kirkpatrick model: (1) Reaction, via a satisfaction questionnaire, and (2) Learning, via a multiple-choice knowledge test and a researcher-made practical skills checklist. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.
Results:
The training yielded statistically significant outcomes. Participants’ knowledge scores demonstrated a substantial increase, with the mean rising from 6.5 to 12.3 (
Conclusions:
The BOPPPS model proves to be a highly effective and engaging strategy for enhancing the competencies of healthcare workers in critical Aedes-borne disease prevention. It significantly outperforms traditional training methods by improving knowledge, practical skills, and learner engagement. The study strongly recommends that public health policymakers integrate active, structured approaches like BOPPPS into continuous professional development programs to build a more proficient frontline workforce, ultimately strengthening community-level disease control.