Abu Halimah Jalal, Mojiri Mohammed E, Alhassan Remaz A, Mobarki Osama A, Alharbi Ghaidaa H, Alharbi Rena H, Alshekh Maryam M, Hakami Rafeef A, Hamithi Dalal M, Hakami Alaa H
Surgery, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
General Practice, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 2;16(9):e68456. doi: 10.7759/cureus.68456. eCollection 2024 Sep.
Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern, with the effectiveness of preventive measures and first aid largely dependent on public knowledge. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of burn injury prevention and first aid management among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
A cross-sectional survey was administered to adults in Jazan using a structured questionnaire. The survey assessed participants' knowledge of burn causes, preventive strategies, and first aid practices. Responses were analyzed to gauge the level of awareness and identify gaps in knowledge.
Among the participants (n = 400), 71.3% (n = 285) recognized hot liquids as a primary burn hazard, 27.4% (n = 109) identified electricity, 97.0% (n = 388) cited fire, and 53.8% (n = 215) acknowledged chemicals. In terms of preventive measures, 61.6% (n = 246) understood the importance of following manufacturer safety guidelines, 78.8% (n = 315) knew to keep chemicals out of children's reach, 72.4% (n = 289) were aware of the need to wear gloves, and 61.6% (n = 246) recognized the necessity of avoiding the storage of unnecessary chemicals. For first aid practices, 91.8% (n = 367) knew to use water, 50.8% (n = 203) would seek medical attention, 22.6% (n = 90) would cover burns, and 20.3% (n = 81) considered pain management important.
The findings indicate a strong awareness among adults in Jazan regarding burn injury causes, prevention, and first aid practices. Despite this, gaps remain in specific first-aid responses and comprehensive safety measures. Targeted educational initiatives could address these gaps and enhance burn injury prevention and management.
烧伤是一个重大的公共卫生问题，预防措施和急救的有效性很大程度上取决于公众的知识水平。本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯吉赞地区成年人对烧伤预防和急救处理的认知情况。
采用结构化问卷对吉赞地区的成年人进行横断面调查。该调查评估了参与者对烧伤原因、预防策略和急救措施的了解。对回答进行分析以衡量认知水平并找出知识差距。
在参与者（n = 400）中，71.3%（n = 285）认为热液体是主要的烧伤危险因素，27.4%（n = 109）指出是电，97.0%（n = 388）提到是火，53.8%（n = 215）认可化学品。在预防措施方面，61.6%（n = 246）理解遵循制造商安全指南的重要性，78.8%（n = 315）知道将化学品放在儿童够不到的地方，72.4%（n = 289）意识到需要戴手套，61.6%（n = 246）认识到避免储存不必要化学品的必要性。对于急救措施，91.8%（n = 367）知道用水冲洗，50.8%（n = 203）会寻求医疗救助，22.6%（n = 90）会覆盖烧伤处，20.3%（n = 81）认为疼痛管理很重要。
研究结果表明，吉赞地区的成年人对烧伤原因、预防和急救措施有较强的认知。尽管如此，在具体的急救反应和全面的安全措施方面仍存在差距。有针对性的教育举措可以弥补这些差距，加强烧伤预防和处理。
