A study on Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude towards First Aid in Road Traffic Accidents among College Students of Ahmedabad city, India
Journal Title: GCSMC Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Fatalities and injuries resulting from road traffic accidents (RTA) are a major and growing public health concern in India. The knowledge of first aid amongst medical students and general public has always been a neglected subject. The basic first aid, if provided properly in initial moments of accidents, can be lifesaving. Youth studying at colleges are common victims of RTA in India. Hence the knowledge and ability to perform first aid properly when in need is of utmost importance for them. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge of medical and non-medical students in providing first aid care in road traffic accidents. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted during March - April 2018, among students of medical and non-medical colleges. The study included those above 18 years of age and attending various colleges of Ahmedabad city, excluding those who did not give consent, concluding in a total of 150 participants. A questionnaire was prepared for assessment comprising total 48 questions. Out of 48 questions, 31 questions which tested the knowledge of the students regarding first aid were graded each of 1 mark. The remaining 17 questions reflected the participants’ attitude towards first aid administration and education, were assessed and the recommendations were drawn from them. Out of total 31 marks for knowledge regarding first aid, participants were categorized as follow: 1-10 marks - poor knowledge, 11-20 marks - average knowledge and 21-31 marks - good knowledge. Results: Among 150 students, 70(46.6%) students had good knowledge of first aid, out of which 45 were medical and 25 were non-medical. 80 students (53.3%) had average knowledge of first aid of which 30 were medical and 50 were non-medical. Conclusion & recommendations: Both groups lacked specifics on judging the status of patient parameters of prioritizing injuries and uses of contents of first aid kit. There was significant association between the knowledge of first aid & field of study. First aid education should be introduced early into the curriculum, with revision at every next tier of education.
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Utkarsh Chandra, Urvi Patel, Vidit Gadoya, Vincy Gandhi, Vidhi Modh, Vaidehee Chaudhary
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