Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey
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Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey
Subject
First aid
emergency care
awareness
knowledge
Democratic Republic of Congo
emergency care
awareness
knowledge
Democratic Republic of Congo
Description
Introduction: Emergency care can potentially address half of deaths and one-third of disability in low-and-middle
income countries. First Aid (FA) is at the core of out-of-hospital emergency care and is crucial to empower
laypersons to preserve life, alleviate suffering and improve emergency response and outcomes. This study aimed
to gauge FA awareness, the attitude and perceived knowledge in households in the low socioeconomic setting of
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Methods: We undertook a cross-sectional community-based household survey in twelve health zones in Kinshasa.
A three-stage randomised cluster sampling was used to identify 1217 households. The head of each household or
an adult representative answered on behalf of himself/herself and the household. The primary outcome was FA
awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge.
Results: Most households had a poor socio-economic background, with 70.0% living on <US$100 per person
per month. Most respondents received formal education (98.4%), with 37.6% reaching the tertiary level. The
majority (77.6%) believed that an emergency requiring FA was likely to happen in their household. There was a
noticeable contrast between awareness (90.0% asserted that FA knowledge is a necessity) and positive attitude
regarding FA (91.3% believed that FA increases wellbeing and survival) on one hand, and the insignificant rate
of FA training (0.2%) on the other. Most (83.6%) acknowledged they did not think they had the required basic
FA knowledge and skills for five selected common life-threatening emergencies. The age, area of residence and
level of education of participants played a variable role regarding FA awareness, attitude and knowledge.
Conclusion: Most participants reported inadequate knowledge of FA despite awareness and a positive attitude.
Context-appropriate training programs are greatly needed to empower Kinshasa’s communities and equip them
with lifesaving skills.
income countries. First Aid (FA) is at the core of out-of-hospital emergency care and is crucial to empower
laypersons to preserve life, alleviate suffering and improve emergency response and outcomes. This study aimed
to gauge FA awareness, the attitude and perceived knowledge in households in the low socioeconomic setting of
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Methods: We undertook a cross-sectional community-based household survey in twelve health zones in Kinshasa.
A three-stage randomised cluster sampling was used to identify 1217 households. The head of each household or
an adult representative answered on behalf of himself/herself and the household. The primary outcome was FA
awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge.
Results: Most households had a poor socio-economic background, with 70.0% living on <US$100 per person
per month. Most respondents received formal education (98.4%), with 37.6% reaching the tertiary level. The
majority (77.6%) believed that an emergency requiring FA was likely to happen in their household. There was a
noticeable contrast between awareness (90.0% asserted that FA knowledge is a necessity) and positive attitude
regarding FA (91.3% believed that FA increases wellbeing and survival) on one hand, and the insignificant rate
of FA training (0.2%) on the other. Most (83.6%) acknowledged they did not think they had the required basic
FA knowledge and skills for five selected common life-threatening emergencies. The age, area of residence and
level of education of participants played a variable role regarding FA awareness, attitude and knowledge.
Conclusion: Most participants reported inadequate knowledge of FA despite awareness and a positive attitude.
Context-appropriate training programs are greatly needed to empower Kinshasa’s communities and equip them
with lifesaving skills.
Creator
Ken Diango, John Yangongo , Vera Sistenich, Eric Mafuta, Lee Wallis
Source
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2022.03.001
Date
9 March 2022
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Ken Diango, John Yangongo , Vera Sistenich, Eric Mafuta, Lee Wallis, “Jurnal Internasional vol.12 issue 2 2022
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 21, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1906.
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A cross-sectional household survey,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed November 21, 2024, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1906.