Knowledge and practical experience of the population in providing first aid
- Authors: Bogdan I.V.1, Gurylina M.V.1, Chistyakova D.P.1
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Affiliations:
- Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
- Issue: Vol 64, No 5 (2020)
- Pages: 253-257
- Section: HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION
- Submitted: 25.10.2024
- URL: https://hum-ecol.ru/0044-197X/article/view/637928
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.46563/0044-197X-2020-64-5-253-257
- ID: 637928
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Abstract
Background. Timely and competent provision of first aid impacts death prevention in an emergency. A significant part of emergencies involves people without medical education.
The purpose. To measure self-esteem and real knowledge of the population about first aid provision.
Material and methods. The study was conducted using the street polling method (CAPI, 800 residents), the sample represented the Moscow population by gender, age (18+), district.
Results. 66% of respondents note a lack of awareness of the rules of first aid, 25% note a complete lack of knowledge. Greater confidence in knowledge is shown by respondents who have completed specialized courses, as well as training at work. 30% of the respondents had experience in helping relatives or bystanders. In cases of respiratory and circulatory arrest, assistance was provided even by those respondents who do not know how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Most of the respondents (87%) were able to name emergency phone numbers, but a third of the respondents made significant mistakes. The respondents do not seek to get additional education, as only 58% want to undergo training including 39% who immediately said that they «have no time for it».
Discussion. The study showed insufficient levels of competence gained from the available sources of information, both in terms of confidence in gained knowledge and real knowledge. This correlates with other studies. The older population is one of the most “vulnerable” groups in terms of competence.
Conclusion. The research data can be used to improve the information policy on this issue.
About the authors
Ignat V. Bogdan
Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
Author for correspondence.
Email: bogdaniv@zdrav.mos.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7002-1646
Candidate of Political Sciences, Head of Division of the Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, 115088, Russia.
e-mail: bogdaniv@zdrav.mos.ru
Russian FederationM. V. Gurylina
Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
Email: noemail@neicon.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7880-2810
Russian Federation
D. P. Chistyakova
Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department
Email: noemail@neicon.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8729-9898
Russian Federation
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