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. 2024 Sep 2;16(9):e68456.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.68456. eCollection 2024 Sep.

Awareness of Burn Injury Prevention and First Aid Management Among Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Jalal Abu Halimah  1 , Mohammed E Mojiri  2 , Remaz A Alhassan  2 , Osama A Mobarki  2 , Ghaidaa H Alharbi  2 , Rena H Alharbi  2 , Maryam M Alshekh  2 , Rafeef A Hakami  2 , Dalal M Hamithi  2 , Alaa H Hakami  1
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Awareness of Burn Injury Prevention and First Aid Management Among Adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Jalal Abu Halimah et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Background: 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.

Methods: 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.

Results: 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.

Conclusions: 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.

Keywords: burn injuries; first aid; jazan; prevention; public awareness; saudi arabia.

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Conflict of interest statement

Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Jazan University Ethics Committee issued approval (2024-5957). Ethical principles and guidelines were used in this study. The research protocol was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Jazan University. Informed consent was obtained from all participants before their involvement in the study. Confidentiality of the participants was strictly maintained, with personal identifiers removed from the data to ensure anonymity. Participants were informed of their right to withdraw from the study without consequence. The study adhered to all ethical standards in line with the Declaration of Helsinki and other relevant regulations. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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