Effects of a first aid and basic life support training program on knowledge, attitudes, practical skills, and satisfactions among soldiers at a military armed force in Northeastern Thailand
Keywords:
basic life support military, first aids, linking theory and practice as a framework, training programsAbstract
Military field training involves risks of injury or death. First aid and basic life support training is essential to enhance the ability of soldiers to help themselves and others in emergency situations.
This quasi-experimental study with one-group pre-posttest design aimed to examine the effects of a first aid and basic life support training program on knowledge, attitudes, practical skills, and satisfactions. The concept of theory and practice was applied as a framework. Sample were 121 soldiers at a military armed force in Northeastern Thailand. The research instruments consisted of 2 parts: 1) the experimental instruments including of a resuscitation mannequin and an automated external defibrillator, and 2) data collection tools consisting of five parts: a demographic data questionnaire, a knowledge assessment form, an attitude assessment form, a first aid and basic life support skills assessment form, and a satisfaction questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and paired t-test were used for data analysis.
The results showed that after participating in the training program; the sample group's overall knowledge score (p<.001) and average attitude score (p<.001) statistically significantly increased compared to before participating in the training program; their first aid and basic life support skills were practicing correct higher than 80 percent (94.85-100%); and their overall satisfaction with the training was at the highest level (M=4.86, SD =.34), respectively.
The study concluded that the first aid and basic life support training program effectively improved knowledge, attitudes, practical skills, and satisfaction among soldiers in the military armed force. Therefore, future studies should be conducted in other population groups to demonstrate clearer results and to develop knowledge and practical skills continuously and comprehensively.
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