Evaluating Burn First Aid Knowledge, Practices, and Confidence Levels Among the General Population in Aseer, Saudi Arabia

Background and objectives Burns represents a significant public health issue globally and in Saudi Arabia, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. Prompt, evidence-based first aid improves outcomes. This study assessed burn first aid understanding, self-assurance, and information sources amo...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e64760
Main Authors: Elhussiny, Mohammed E, Abuageelah, Bandar M, Alfaifi, Mona H, Alshahrani, Mubarak M, Alyami, Yousef M, Aljaber, Ghade T, Alghamdi, Halima A, Banah, Alhanouf F, Albaraq, Maryam A, Alnaji, Ohud A, Majrashy, Alya I, Alyami, Hamzah M, Mahmoud, Saifaleslam A, Alameer, Khalid M
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Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Burns
Ethics
Families & family life
Females
First aid
Gender
Injuries
Knowledge
Low income groups
Population
Questionnaires
Sociodemographics
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Summary:Background and objectives Burns represents a significant public health issue globally and in Saudi Arabia, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. Prompt, evidence-based first aid improves outcomes. This study assessed burn first aid understanding, self-assurance, and information sources among Aseer Region residents. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was distributed to 386 individuals using a validated questionnaire, assessing understanding via a 10-item scale and confidence through Likert scales. Associations between variables were examined statistically. Results Most participants (85%; n=330) demonstrated poor first-aid comprehension, and only (1%; n=2) exhibited excellent knowledge. A history of burn exposure correlated with higher knowledge (p=0.039). The Internet was the primary information source (48%; n= 185). Confidence in assisting burn victims was generally low. Conclusions Significant gaps in foundational burn first aid knowledge were identified, necessitating targeted educational interventions disseminated via multiple modalities to strengthen emergency response and optimize outcomes in this region.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.64760