Knowledge, attitude and practice in burn first aid among nursing student at school of health sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern globally, with substantial impacts on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. Despite advancements in burn injury knowledge and first aid protocols, a notable gap exists in understanding the practices and perceptions of burn first aid...
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| Language: | English |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
2024
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/61420/1/THESIS%20%20%20MUHAMMAD%20SHAFIQ%20BIN%20MUNIR%20%28154175-%20e.pdf http://eprints.usm.my/61420/ |
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| Summary: | Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern globally, with
substantial impacts on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life. Despite advancements in
burn injury knowledge and first aid protocols, a notable gap exists in understanding the
practices and perceptions of burn first aid among nursing students. This study aims to
determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding burn first aid among
nursing students at Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus. A cross-sectional study
design was employed, involving 165 nursing students who were selected through
convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that
assessed participants' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning burn first aid. The
findings reveal that the mean knowledge score was 3.802, with 88 respondents (52.4%)
demonstrating good knowledge of burn first aid. The mean attitude score was 3.464,
with 83 respondents (49.4%) showing a favourable attitude, while the mean practice
score was 0.652, with 83 respondents (49.4%) displaying poor practice. Descriptive
analysis indicated that knowledge, attitudes, and practices varied among respondents,
highlighting areas needing improvement. Association between sociodemographic and
KAP was tested using Chi-square test showed significant associations between better
knowledge and advanced years of study (p=0.021), degree-level education (p=0.046),
and prior awareness of burn first aid (p=0.016). Degree students exhibited significantly
better practices (p=0.017). However, age, participation in burn first aid training, timing
of training, personal burn experience, and level of attitudes were not significantly
influence knowledge or practice levels. The study concludes that addressing these
educational gaps is crucial for improving overall burn care preparedness and outcomes.
By ensuring timely and effective responses to burn incidents, the quality of patient care
can be significantly enhanced. |
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