کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3104837 | 1191665 | 2013 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
IntroductionThis study investigated demographic factors, experience of burn/care and first aid course attendance as factors influencing burn first aid knowledge.MethodsA cross-sectional study was undertaken using convenience sampling of members of sporting and recreation clubs. The main outcome measure was the proportion of correct responses to multiple-choice questions relating to four burn scenarios: (1) scald, (2) contact burn, (3) ignited clothing, and (4) chemical burn.ResultsA total of 2602 responses were obtained. Large gaps (30–50% incorrect answers) were identified in burn first aid knowledge across all scenarios. 15% more individuals gave correct answers if they had attended a first aid course compared to those who had not (p < 0.0001); this proportion increased if the course was undertaken within the previous five years (p < 0.0001) or contained a burns-specific component (p < 0.0001). Males and younger (≤25 years) and older (≥65 years) age-groups had relatively lower levels of burn first aid knowledge. Gender and age were significant predictors of first aid course attendance, with males and younger (≤25 years) and older (≥65 years) age-groups less likely to have attended a first aid course.ConclusionIn this sample, first aid training undertaken within the last 5 years with a specific burns component was associated with enhanced burn first aid knowledge.
Journal: Burns - Volume 39, Issue 6, September 2013, Pages 1162–1169