First aid knowledge among University students in Jordan

Abstract

Background:This study has aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge about the first aid process among the university students in Jordan.Methods:The study population consisted of students of the 14 scientific and unscientific faculties at Yarmouk University, Jordan. Data were obtained via questionnaires from 883 students.Results:The majority of participants were females (65.9%) with mean age (standard deviation) of 19.9 (2.6) years. Only 29.2% of students had previous first aid experience. When asked, only 11% of students knew the normal respiration rate of an adult in 1 min. Results revealed that female students, having previous first aid experience, and being a student of the health sciences and scientific colleges were the only factors had significant statistical associations with better level of first aid knowledge.Conclusions:The students’ knowledge about first aid is not at an adequate level. It would be advisable that first aid course be handled as a separate and practical course at secondary school level.

Impact of training program regarding first aid knowledge and practices among preparatory schools' teachers at Assiut City

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Pelatihan Pertolongan Pertama pada Kegawatdaruratan di Sekolah Children Centre Brawijaya Smart School Malang

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Urgent Need to Train Teachers and Students in First Aid and CPR

“…The level of knowledge of first aid is essential for all levels of students and teachers. The need for introducing formal first aid training classes for teachers and students has become imperative so that the trained teachers and students become competitive enough to provide first aid independently and spontaneously in real life situations (8,9).…”