Aoun Charbel B, Sfeir Joseph, Challita Raymond, Moukawam Elie, Hankach Ziad, Wanna Samira, Abou Tass Georgio, Nemnom Elias, Daher Ralph, Tannoury Cybelle, Maassarani Deoda, Zeaiter Nancy, Fazaa Elie, Haddad Nina Rossa, Abboud Loubna, Ghanime George, Sleiman Ziad
Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Hadath, Lebanon.
Lebanese Geitawi Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Int Wound J. 2025 Jun;22(6):e70704. doi: 10.1111/iwj.70704.
This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the Lebanese population regarding thermal burns to inform targeted interventions. Using a cross-sectional design, data was collected from 1090 participants though a structured questionnaire. Key findings revealed a mean knowledge score of 14.89/20, indicating moderate understanding, with gaps in identifying third-degree burns and optimal cooling durations. Attitudes scores averaged 36.97/50, reflecting a strong support for burn prevention but low confidence in first aid. Practices scored 12.37/20, with many participants adhering to safety measures but relying on unverified remedies and lacking emergency preparedness. Significant correlations were found between the three domains, particularly between knowledge and practices (r = 0.328, p < 0.001), emphasising the role of education and attitudes in shaping behaviours. Multivariate analysis identified formal first aid training, education, and urban residency as strong predictors across all three domains, while older age negatively influenced knowledge. These results underscore the need for culturally tailored education and enhanced training to address gaps in burn prevention and management among the Lebanese population.
本研究调查黎巴嫩民众关于热烧伤的知识、态度和行为，以为针对性干预措施提供依据。采用横断面设计，通过结构化问卷从1090名参与者收集数据。主要研究结果显示，平均知识得分为14.89/20，表明理解程度中等，在识别三度烧伤和最佳冷却时长方面存在差距。态度得分平均为36.97/50，反映出对烧伤预防的大力支持，但急救信心较低。行为得分12.37/20，许多参与者遵守安全措施，但依赖未经证实的疗法且缺乏应急准备。在这三个领域之间发现了显著相关性，尤其是知识与行为之间（r = 0.328，p < 0.001），强调了教育和态度在塑造行为方面的作用。多变量分析确定，正规急救培训、教育和城市居住身份是所有三个领域的有力预测因素，而年龄较大对知识有负面影响。这些结果强调需要开展符合文化特点的教育并加强培训，以弥补黎巴嫩民众在烧伤预防和管理方面的差距。
