Objective:

To evaluate implementation of an educational initiative with elements of Popular Health Education on empowerment and changes in health for prevention of scorpion stings, in women from municipality of Tetecala, Morelos.

Material and methods:

Educational initiative was carried out in women assigned to PROSPERA program, with 16 participants. It consisted of 5 weekly sessions, with a time of approximately 2 hours each. A diagnosis was made on the knowledge and causes of the scorpion sting, with this information the main components of educational strategy were designed (1. Knowledge of scorpion; 2. Risks for scorpion sting; 3. Prevention of scorpion sting). It was carried out in the months of February and March 2019. Two categories, empowerment and changes in health, were evaluated, delving into elements described by Noelle Wiggins, using a mixed methodology. The measurements were made to the same group before and after educational initiative. Qualitative evaluation was carried out by analyzing ethnographic record. Quantitative part was applied questionnaire on knowledge and practices.

Results:

Changes in elements of empowerment were identified, as well as changes in health.

Conclusions:

Using elements of Popular Health Education has similar effects than strategies where pure methodology is used. In the prevention of Scorpion stings, it showed similar results to other health problems.