叙利亚成年人对窒息及急救程序的认知与误解：一项横断面研究。
Knowledge and misconceptions of choking and first-aid procedures among Syrian adults: A cross-sectional study.
作者信息
Ranjous Yahia, Al Balkhi Abdulrahman, Alnader Ibrahim, Rkab Majd, Ataya Jamal, Abouharb Raed
机构信息
Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
出版信息
SAGE Open Med. 2024 May 8;12:20503121241249399. doi: 10.1177/20503121241249399. eCollection 2024.
BACKGROUND
Choking is a critical emergency that occurs when foreign objects obstruct the airways. It commonly affects young children, older people, individuals with developmental disabilities, those with acquired or lifelong disability, and those with mental health conditions. Symptoms can vary, ranging from coughing to cyanosis.
AIM
Our study aims to evaluate Syrian adults' knowledge of choking and their understanding of first-aid procedures. Specifically, we will assess the prevalence of misconceptions in order to train community members and increase their level of knowledge about first aid for choking. Ultimately, our goal is to reduce deaths resulting from this critical condition.
METHODS
This cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding choking among adults in Syria. The targeted population consists of Syrians aged between 18 and 45 years who reside in Syria. Data were collected through an online survey, disseminated via social media platforms from March to July 2022. Scores were computed to quantify levels of knowledge, with participants achieving a score of 16 or higher classified as having a high level of knowledge. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and chi-square tests.
RESULTS
A total of 406 responded to the survey, with 246 (60.6%) scoring less than 16 points, indicating a low level of knowledge. Gender and place of residency were not correlated with knowledge level = 0.249, = 0.913, respectively). Participants employed in the medical field, those who had received training in first aid, and individuals with higher levels of education exhibited higher levels of knowledge. However, the level of knowledge was below expectations for these groups.
CONCLUSION
There should be an increase in the availability of first-aid courses to the public and improvements in hands-on training for physicians and medical trainees.
背景
窒息是一种危急情况，当异物阻塞气道时就会发生。它通常影响幼儿、老年人、发育障碍者、后天或终身残疾者以及有心理健康问题的人。症状各不相同，从咳嗽到发绀。
目的
我们的研究旨在评估叙利亚成年人对窒息的认识以及他们对急救程序的理解。具体而言，我们将评估误解的发生率，以便培训社区成员并提高他们对窒息急救知识的了解程度。最终，我们的目标是减少因这种危急情况导致的死亡。
方法
这项横断面研究旨在评估叙利亚成年人对窒息的知识和态度。目标人群为居住在叙利亚的18至45岁的叙利亚人。数据通过在线调查收集，于2022年3月至7月通过社交媒体平台传播。计算得分以量化知识水平，得分16分及以上的参与者被归类为具有高知识水平。使用描述性统计、皮尔逊相关系数和卡方检验对收集到的数据进行分析。
结果
共有406人回复了调查，其中246人（60.6%）得分低于16分，表明知识水平较低。性别和居住地点与知识水平无关（分别为r = 0.249，P = 0.913）。从事医疗领域工作的参与者、接受过急救培训的人以及教育水平较高的人表现出较高的知识水平。然而，这些群体的知识水平低于预期。
结论
应增加向公众提供的急救课程，并改善对医生和医学实习生的实践培训。
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