Afsar Jan, Gideon Victor.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of First Aid Training Course on Nonhealthcare Professional Volunteers in Islamabad.
Pak J Public Health Jan ;6(3):14-7.

Background: Everybody in the community may face with emergency cases that need first aid applications. The person who is supposed to save the life and to practice first aid application is the person who is the nearest to the victim of emergency case. It is thought that training the community on first aid is very beneficial. Objectives: 1). to assess pre and post knowledge of first aid training course on non-health professional volunteers. 2). to compare pre and post knowledge of first aid training course on non-health professional volunteers. Methods: A quasi experimental (pre & post) study design was used to compare pre and post knowledge of First Aid Training Course on non-health professional volunteers. The study population for the study was all the volunteers of the community center. The sample unit in the study is a single participant. Sample was universal sample, i.e. 43 participants of the session. Results: The mean age of study participants is 22.3 ±4.30 (min 17, max 39). The gender proportion male (n=25, 58%) and female (n=18, 42%). The highest level of education was graduation following 56% (n=24) and lowest 2% (n=1).The mean scores of knowledge in pretest is 14.39±3.78, while 21.60±1.13 in posttest with t-value -13.968 at df =42 and p=value <0.000. The mean scores of skills in pretest is 3.16±1.61, while 22.37±1.91 in posttest with t-value - 44.998 at df =42 and p=value <0.000. Conclusion: In conclusion, first aid is for everyone, which could save many lives. Knowledge and application of first aid skills is imperative to perform injury prevention and lifesaving activities. Regular and periodical community based first aid training programs for first care responders will help to provide care and improve outcomes for injured persons

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