Burn first aid awareness and its associated factors among medical Students in the Region College of medicine, Dawdami, Shaqra University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of burn injuries is between 100 and 518 per 100,000 people per year, with homes accounting for 72-94% of incidences.  A increasing demand exists at the Region College of Medicine at Dawdami, Shaqra University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to measure burn first aid awareness among medical students. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that influence burn first aid knowledge, hence offering significant insights for targeted educational initiatives in the region. Method: The study was conducted in the College of medicine, Dawdami, Shaqra University Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by employed a cross-sectional design.The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 28 (IBM SPSS Statistics,). There were no missing values. Parametric data were provided as means and standard deviation (SD), whereas qualitative variables were reported as numbers and percentages Result: The study included a varied sample of individuals, with a fair representation of gender. Notably, 39.3% were men and 60.7% were women. The age distribution shows a significant majority of individuals aged 25 to 35 years, comprising 76.2% of the cohort, with 23.8% being under the age of 25. In terms of professional experience, the majority of respondents (60.7%) claimed having less than two years of experience, followed by 38.1% with two to five years of experience. However, In terms of the proper methods for treating burn injuries, 60% of medical students correctly recognized bathing the burned area with cool water as the first step.  Conclusion: In conclusion, medical students' showed a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of burn injuries however, regular refresher training will be needed to improve burns 1^staid knowledge among medical professionals and general population.

Keywords: Burns , Injuries, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , knowledge