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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Providing First Aid by Commercial Motorcyclists: A Cross-Sectional Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 December 2024

Christine Ufashingabire Minani Open the ORCID record for Christine Ufashingabire Minani [Opens in a new window] ,
Kim Lam Soh Open the ORCID record for Kim Lam Soh [Opens in a new window] ,
Rosliza Abdul Manaf ,
Kulanthayan KC Mani  and
Theogene Twagirumugabe
Christine Ufashingabire Minani
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Kim Lam Soh*
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Rosliza Abdul Manaf
Affiliation:
Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Kulanthayan KC Mani
Affiliation:
Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Theogene Twagirumugabe
Affiliation:
School of Medicine and Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
*
Correspondence: Kim Lam Soh Department of Nursing Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Introduction:

The mortality and morbidity due to road traffic crashes (RTCs) are increasing drastically world-wide. Poor prehospital care management contributes to dismal patient outcomes, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and self-reported practice (KAP) of providing first aid for RTC victims by commercial motorcyclists. In addition, it determined the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and the level of KAP, then the predicting factors of outcome variables.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study of 200 randomly selected commercial motorcyclists was conducted in May 2021. A chi-square test and multivariate analysis were used to analyze data.

Results:

The findings showed that most participants had a poor knowledge level (87.5 %), positive attitudes (74.5%), and poor self-reported practice (51.5%). Previous first-aid training and knowing an emergency call number for the police were predictors of good knowledge (AOR = 3.7064; 95% CI, 1.379-9.956 and AOR = 6.132; 95% CI,1.735-21.669, respectively). Previous first-aid training was also a predictor of positive attitudes (AOR = 3.087; 95% CI, 1.033-9.225). Moreover, the likelihood of having an excellent self-reported practice was less among participants under 40 years of age (AOR = 0.404; 95% CI, 0.182-0.897) and those who cared for up to five victims (AOR = 0.523; 95% CI, 0.282-0.969). Contrary, previous first-aid training (AOR = 2.410; 95% CI, 1.056-5.499) and educational level from high school and above increased the odds of having good self-reported practice (AOR = 2.533; 95% CI, 1.260-5.092).

Conclusion:

Considering the study findings, training should be provided to improve the knowledge and skills of commercial motorcyclists since they are among the primary road users in Rwanda and involved in RTCs.

Keywords

emergency carefirst-aidmotorcyclistsprovisionroad traffic crashes
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Original Research
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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine , Volume 39 , Issue 5 , October 2024 , pp. 344 - 353
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine

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Footnotes

Editor’s Note: This manuscript was peer-reviewed, revised, and accepted under the Emeritus Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the journal, Dr. Sam Stratton. The current EIC, Dr. Jeffrey Franc, acknowledges Dr. Stratton’s contributions in relation to the acceptance and publication of this article.

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