An online questionnaire study about factors affecting first aid knowledge of citizens in Hong Kong

Authors

  • Shek Ming Leung Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3102-9992
  • Kin Chun Eagle Li Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong
  • Pui Yan Leung Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong
  • Hau Wan Lo Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong
  • Sin Man Li Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong
  • Yuen Ching Lui Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong
  • Shuk Yi Leung Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong
  • Ka Wing Leung Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20222894

Keywords:

Knowledge, First aid, Surveys and questionnaires, Education

Abstract

Background: The study aimed to identify the factors associated with first aid knowledge among Hong Kong citizens.

Methods: This was a questionnaire study that collected demographic data and assessed first aid knowledge. Multiple regressions were used to identify factors associated with first aid knowledge and participation in first aid course.

Results: Better knowledge was associated with participation in first aid course (beta=1.53, 95% confidence interval: 0.98 to 2.08), experience of performing first aid (beta=0.88, 95%CI: 0.19 to 1.57), medical-related course (beta=0.89, 95%CI: 0.21 to 1.58), males (beta=0.67, 95%CI: 0.17 to 1.17) and less years past after first aid course completion (beta=-0.08, 95%CI: -0.15 to 0) (n=230). Respondents with medical-related education background (OR=2.33, 95%CI: 1.03 to 5.27) had more participation in first aid course.

Conclusions: First aid course participation was the most important factor associated with knowledge. Regular refresher courses and promotion towards citizens without medical-related education background were recommended.

 

Author Biography

Shek Ming Leung, Department of Health and Life Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung), Hong Kong

Department of Health and Life Sciences, Lecturer

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2022-10-29

How to Cite

Leung, S. M., Eagle Li, K. C., Leung, P. Y., Lo, H. W., Li, S. M., Lui, Y. C., Leung, S. Y., & Leung, K. W. (2022). An online questionnaire study about factors affecting first aid knowledge of citizens in Hong Kong. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 9(11), 4015–4021. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20222894

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