Biology and Health Education Curriculum on Liver Fluke Disease and Cholangiocarcinoma Prevention among Primary School Students in Endemic Areas to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Bibliometric and Mixed-Methods Needs Analysis
Keywords:
Biology education, Cholangiocarcinoma, Health education, Liver fluke disease, Needs analysis, Sustainable development goalsAbstract
Liver fluke disease and cholangiocarcinoma remain major
health problems in endemic areas of northeastern Thailand.
This study examined essential needs for developing a biology
and health education curriculum to prevent these diseases
among primary school students and to support SDGs
oriented health literacy. A bibliometric and mixed-methods
needs analysis was conducted with 455 participants,
including school administrators, teachers, and students.
Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics
and priority needs analysis, while qualitative data were
analyzed through content analysis. The findings showed high
needs for developmentally appropriate curriculum, creative
media,
technology-supported
learning,
flexible
implementation, and systematic assessment. The study
provides evidence for school-based curriculum development
to strengthen disease prevention awareness and community
health.
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