Research Paper: The Efficacy of Operational First Aid Training Course in Preschool Children Publisher



Mohajervatan A¹ ; Raeisi AR² ; Atighechian G² ; Tavakoli N² ; Muosavi H¹ Show Affiliations
Source: Health in Emergencies and Disasters Quarterly Published:2020

Abstract

Background: All parents know that keeping their child at home is already difficult, but when the child goes to school, new challenges and hazardous situations will emerge. Preparing children for such situations is one of the tasks of the education system. This study investigated the efficacy of operational first aid training courses in preschool children. Materials and Methods: This study is a single-group experience. The sample size included 150 children randomly selected from preschools in Isfahan Province, Iran, in spring 2019. They underwent a course of first aid training, and the results were evaluated 3 weeks after training. The SPSS V. 16 was used for data analysis. All tests were conducted at the significance level of 0.05. Results with P<0.05 will be considered statistically significant. Results: Quantitative improvements were observed in the children’s efficacy in giving first aid. For example, the assessment of consciousness status increased from 51.3% before training to 64% after training, or nasal bleeding control increased from 34% before training to 89.3% after training. Conclusion: First aid training courses help children get immediate and adequate help in emergencies. The children can learn the fundamental aspects of first aid, and these skills increase self-care in children. So the first aid teaching program motivates children to perform first aid and develop their helping aptitude. © The Authors.