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However, the most effective methods for delivering this knowledge in schools remain unclear. In this study, we compared two widely used educational interventions on their effectiveness in increasing dengue knowledge. A cluster-randomized controlled trial, with pre- and post-evaluations was applied. Three hundred ninety 10-year-old children from primary schools in a low-socioeconomic status area of Argentina that is endemic for dengue, were assigned to one of three groups: workshop, an abbreviated workshop, or direct instruction. Dengue knowledge was assessed with a questionnaire before, immediately after the intervention, and one month later. Teacher effect, concepts taught, duration of intervention, and baseline knowledge were controlled for. A Generalized Linear Mixed Model indicated that the three interventions were equally effective in improving dengue knowledge, both immediately after the intervention (children learned 3 dengue concepts) and one month later (children retained 2 dengue concepts). However, each intervention is more effective in teaching some concepts in particular. 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