Prehospital treatment of burns: A qualitative study of experiences, perceptions and reactions of victims

Bazargani, Homayoun Sadeghi; Fouladi, Nasrin; Alimohammadi, Hossein; Ahari, Saeid Sadeghieh; Agamohammadi, M.; Mohamadi, R

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2012.12.018

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“…Few of them knew the methods to extinguish a fire and how to escape from a fire. [22] Hsiao et al conducted a survey among students in Cambodia. It showed that 36% of the participants had information about first aid for burns, 13% answered to use water to cool the burn surface, and 7% knew how to stop the fire by rolling on the ground.…”

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Knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community, Saudi Arabia

AlQahtani

Alanazi

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background:Burns in developing countries account for significant morbidity and mortality which have been shown by increasing burn first aid awareness. In general, flames, scalds, and contact burns are the most common causes, but in children scalds are the most common.Objectives:This study aims to assess the general knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community.Methods:This study is a cross-sectional study. Data were collected in 2018 using convenience sampling technique. Saudi men and women age 18 years and older living in Majmaah were included in the study. Data were collected from 390 males and females. The sample size was collected using precision formula. Data were encoded into Microsoft Excel worksheets and imported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS®) software for analysis.Results:A total of 390 individuals responded to the survey. Regarding the demographic data of the study participants, 49.2% were between 30 and 49 years old. Most of them were females (71.8%). Regarding burn first aid knowledge, 82.6% of the study participants knew that the first thing is to stop, drop, and roll when your clothes catch fire, 43.8% knew to apply cold water if hot oil spills on the hands, 41.0% knew that all burn injuries must be treated at hospital, whereas most of them 78.5% knew never to apply raw eggs or herbs to burn wounds.Conclusion:The knowledge of Majmaah community toward first aid is found to be low in spite of most of the respondents having a positive attitude toward first aid. The majority of the study participants (73.8%) were well-educated and had a bachelor's degree.

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Knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community, Saudi Arabia

AlQahtani

Alanazi

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…Haddon’s Matrix was used to improve the data saturation and analysis. 12 , 17 Data were collected by qualitative non-structured interviews using open-ended questions. The study participants were encouraged to speak freely about the topics of interest.…”

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Exploring possible causes of fatal burns in 2007 using Haddon's Matrix: a qualitative study

Bazargani

Azami-Aghdash²,

Arshi³

et al. 2014

J Inj Violence Res

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Abstract:Background:Burns are a major factor in injury mortality. The aim of this study was to explore the possible causes of fatal burns using Haddon’s Matrix. Methods:This is a qualitative study using a phenomenological approach. We collected elicitation interview data using nine corroborators who were the most knowledgeable about the index burn event. Immediately after recording, the data was verbatim. Each event was analyzed using Haddon’s Matrix. Results:Interviewees provided detailed information about 11 burn cases. Overall, 202 burn-related factors were extracted. Using Haddon’s Matrix, 43 risk factors were identified. The most common included the lack of basic knowledge of burn care, the use of unsafe appliances including kerosene heaters and stoves in hazardous environments such kitchens and bathrooms, poor burn care delivery system in hospitals, poor and unsafe living conditions, financial issues, and other factors detailed in the article. Conclusions:Our findings suggest burn related prevention efforts should focus on improving human living conditions, promoting the use of safe heating appliances, providing public burn-safety precautions education, and improving the quality of care in burn centers and hospitals. The use of Haddon’s Matrix in future injury research is discussed.

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“…Prompt administration of appropriate burn first aid treatment has been shown to reduce hospitalizations and decrease morbidity and mortality. 2 Studies show a lack of awareness about current recommendations of burn first aid, [3][4][5][6][7] particularly in Nepal, where burn injuries remain under-researched. In this context, healthcare professionals, especially medical interns who serve as the initial point of contact in many clinical settings, and constitute the future clinicians hold a crucial responsibility in providing timely and appropriate care to burn victims.…”

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Burn first aid knowledge, attitude, and practice among medical interns of a tertiary care center: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Bajracharya,

Mishra

2023

JGMC-Nepal

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Introduction: Burn injuries are a significant public health concern with immediate and long-term consequences. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice of burn first aid among medical interns in a tertiary care center. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among medical interns at a tertiary care center. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the burn first aid knowledge, attitude, and practical skills of medical interns. The data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Results: The study involved 89 medical interns aged between 23 and 29 years, with 60.7% male participants. Of them, 51(57.3%) reported no prior exposure to burn and 17(19.1%) received formal training in burn first-aid priorly. The study found that 85 participants had good knowledge (95.5%), with only 4.5% having poor knowledge. Attitude assessment revealed 66(74.16%) participants had unfavorable attitudes, while 25.84% had a favorable attitude towards burn first aid. All participants had a good level of practice. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to enhance burn first aid KAP among medical interns in tertiary care centers, including structured training programs, continuing medical education, positive attitudes, and hands-on practical skills training.

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Prehospital treatment of burns: A qualitative study of experiences, perceptions and reactions of victims

Cited by 12 publications

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Knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community, Saudi Arabia

Knowledge and practices related to burn first aid among Majmaah community, Saudi Arabia

Exploring possible causes of fatal burns in 2007 using Haddon's Matrix: a qualitative study

Burn first aid knowledge, attitude, and practice among medical interns of a tertiary care center: A descriptive cross-sectional study

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