Assessment of Public Knowledge and Awareness on First-Aid Management of Epistaxis in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Shosho, Raghad Y; Al-Masoudi, Raghad  O; Kamal, Abdulwahab I; Kabli, Abdulrahman  F; Alzahrani, Ahmed  J; Almusallam, Hawra A; Alqurashi, Raad A; Baghdadi, Abdulaziz T; Alosaimi, Salman A; Shatla, Mokhtar

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“…Previous studies on epistaxis have revealed that there is a knowledge gap related, and an urgent need for early intervention and timely administration of first-aid measures to prevent complications. A recent study in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, revealed that the overall knowledge of proper epistaxis first aid was poor, with only 437.1% participants demonstrating good knowledge ( 14 ). Similarly, another study revealed significant gaps in the knowledge and practices of first aid for epistaxis among the general population in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia ( 15 ).…”

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Knowledge and awareness of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis: a cross-sectional study

Assiri

2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundEpistaxis is one of the most common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies that present to the emergency or primary care centers.Study aimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis.MethodsThis study adopted a cross-sectional analytical study design. The questionnaire link was distributed using social media channels. The participants were adult Saudi nationals that live in Saudi Arabia. The data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire that assessed knowledge related to epistaxis. The knowledge score was calculated using the 10 knowledge evaluation questions. Each correct response was assigned a value of “one.” The scores ranged from “zero” to “ten,” with higher scores signifying greater knowledge. A percentage score was computed, and the participants’ knowledge was classified as poor (% score: ≤50%), moderate (% score: 51 to 70%), and good (% score: 71 to 100%). Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for statistical analysis.ResultsThe study included 452 participants of whom 70.1% were females. Married individuals comprised 60.8% of the sample. The prevalence of self-reported epistaxis was 43.6% in the last 6 months. Among the participants, 42.9%, had “Poor” knowledge score, followed by 39.6% who had “moderate” score, and 17.5% had “Good” score. These results show that most participants had poor to moderate knowledge, with a minority demonstrating a good level of knowledge. All demographic variables have significantly influenced the adequacy of knowledge about epistaxis. Furthermore, participants who believed that the general public has insufficient knowledge on epistaxis had a significantly lower knowledge score (p = 0.001).ConclusionThe present study found a non-satisfactory, low-to-moderate knowledge level of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis. We propose emphasizing public knowledge and education about first aid for epistaxis because proper first aid can minimize significant complications when done properly.

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Knowledge and awareness of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis: a cross-sectional study

Assiri

2024

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Awareness of First Aid Management of Epistaxis in Children Among Parents in Arar, Saudi Arabia

Elsayed Elboraei,

Alanazi,

Fawzan Almesned

et al. 2023

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Background: Epistaxis is a relatively common condition, particularly among children, necessitating that parents be well informed about its effective management. Objectives: This study aims to explore the current level of awareness among parents in the Arar region, Saudi Arabia, regarding the first aid management of epistaxis and to highlight the importance of education in empowering parents to handle such situations. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey distributed among the Arar population (aged >18 years) who had at least one child and were willing to participate. Data were collected between mid-July and the end of September 2023 using a self-administered questionnaire, which included a consent form, sociodemographic and background items, and epistaxis knowledge-related questions. Results: A total of 342 participants (27.8% males) completed the questionnaire. It was observed that 47.4% of the participants' children had experienced epistaxis. Only around half of them (n=84; 51.9%) had received first aid management for epistaxis, and only 40.4% of the parents correctly identified all the necessary steps for managing it through first aid. There was inadequate knowledge regarding the causes/risk factors and appropriate first aid techniques for epistaxis. Certain sociodemographic factors were significantly associated with better knowledge of first aid management of epistaxis, such as female gender (p = 0.003), older participants (p = 0.002), and a higher educational level (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The study found low awareness of first aid management of epistaxis among parents residing in Arar, Saudi Arabia. Factors related to the demographic characteristics of the study participants were associated with this level of knowledge. These findings emphasize the need to improve awareness about first aid management of epistaxis, particularly among younger individuals, males, and those with limited education. Effective interventions should be developed to enhance first aid training, considering the specific risk factors associated with epistaxis.

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Assessment of Public Knowledge and Awareness on First-Aid Management of Epistaxis in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge and awareness of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge and awareness of the Saudi general public toward epistaxis: a cross-sectional study

Awareness of First Aid Management of Epistaxis in Children Among Parents in Arar, Saudi Arabia

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