Assessment of Knowledge Regarding the Identification of Common Medical Emergencies and Prehospital Care Among Postgraduate Students at a Selected College in Bengaluru
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26463/rjns.15_2_8Keywords:
Medical emergencies, Prehospital care, Knowledge, Postgraduate studentsAbstract
Background: Common medical emergencies, such as chest pain, stroke, cardiac arrest, seizures, severe bleeding, choking, and burns, are often life-threatening and frequently occur in both public and clinical settings.
Aim: The present study aimed to assess the knowledge of postgraduate students at a selected college in Bengaluru regarding the identification of common medical emergencies and related prehospital care.
Methods: The study adopted a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. A total of 140 postgraduate students were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire focused on the identification of common medical emergencies and prehospital care. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The results of the study revealed that only 1% of postgraduate students demonstrated good knowledge related to medical emergencies, while 50% had either moderate or poor knowledge. No significant association was found between knowledge levels and the selected demographic variables at P<0.005.
Conclusion: Medical emergencies can occur at any time. If laypersons are adequately oriented to common medical emergencies and prehospital care, morbidity and mortality rates can be significantly reduced.
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