TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Determinants of burn first aid knowledge: Cross-sectional study
JO  - Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
A1  - Wallace, Hilary J.
A1  - O'Neill, Tomas B.
A1  - Wood, Fiona M.
A1  - Edgar, Dale W.
A1  - Rea, Suzanne M.
SP  - 1162
EP  - 1169
VL  - 39
IS  - 6
N2  - INTRODUCTION: This study investigated demographic factors, experience of burn/care and first aid course attendance as factors influencing burn first aid knowledge. METHODS: A 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. RESULTS: A 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. CONCLUSION: In this sample, first aid training undertaken within the last 5 years with a specific burns component was associated with enhanced burn first aid knowledge.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0305-4179
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2013.02.007
ID  - ref1
ER  -