Designing and Evaluating Malaria Educational Software for Vector Biology and Disease Control Students at Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Utilizing Smartphone Technology

Background: Malaria is among the most important parasitic diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. It is an important healthproblem in many countries, especially tropical and subtropical countries. This study aimed to design an educational software for malaria and evaluate the satisfaction level of the software application among students of Vector Biology and Control of Disease in Kerman University of Medical Sciences.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted through the following two stages: 1. design and creation of educational software for Malaria and 2. Assessment of the level of satisfaction in the use of an electronic questionnaire among 75 students. Finally, the data were analyzed using SPSS software version 24.Results: In the present study, educational software for malaria was designed and created. The results of the study showed that 53 (70.7%) of the participants were females and 22 (29.3%) of them were males. According to the results, 100% of users considered the software installation, size, and working speed easy and appropriate. 93.3% of students stated that images in the software could convey the necessary content. Also, 100% of users found it easy to use the software and communicate with the software developers. According to the results, more than 80% of students in this study preferred using this educational software to reading texts.Conclusion: This educational software is recommended for use by the target community, experts in the healthcare sector, and students in medical universities, especially students of Vector Biology and Control of Diseases.