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Abstract

The number of mosquitoes increases during the transition season. Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) remains a significant public health problem in tropical regions, including Indonesia, due to the rapid spread of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Effective prevention strategies require community involvement and awareness. Relationship Between Health Professionals And Teachers In The Socialization Of Marigold Plants And Ovitrap Fermentation To Minimize Mosquitoes And Prevent Dengue Fever. The research design used a pre-experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest method, involving 90 students selected by purposive sampling. The intervention included educational sessions and demonstrations of mosquito control practices. Data was collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using the Paired Sample T-Test. The results showed a significant increase in students' knowledge scores from 57.18 (pretest) to 82.84 (posttest), as well as practice scores from 55.64 to 79.74 (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that the integration of biologically based mosquito control methods in educational programs can increase the effectiveness of dengue prevention. Collaboration between health professionals and teachers plays an important role in ensuring the effective dissemination and application of knowledge. Future research needs to explore long-term behavior changes as well as the potential for implementing similar programs in various educational institutions.