The Role of AI-Assisted Community Health Programmes in Enhancing Students Awareness of Malaria Prevention in Secondary School in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State

This study looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) can help community health programmes teach students about malaria prevention. The problem is that malaria remains a major health issue in Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA). Many students in secondary schools have limited knowledge about how to prevent the disease. This leads to high rates of sickness and absenteeism. The research used a survey method. It involved 350 students and 50 teachers from selected secondary schools in Ikwerre LGA. Data was collected using questionnaires. This data was then analyzed with simple statistics. The findings show that students' awareness of malaria prevention is generally low. However, there is a strong interest in using technology for learning. The study concludes that AI-assisted programmes, like chatbots and educational games, can significantly improve student knowledge. It recommends that the local government and school authorities partner with tech companies to develop and implement these AI tools in schools.