First Aid for Burns and Burn-Related Nutrition among 2437 Inhabitants: A Nationwide Survey in Saudi Arabia
Tareq Alyahya, Faisal Ali Al Jabr, Aqeel H Alrashid, Fahad Almulhim, Mohammed Tayi M Almutairi, Rayan A Buhalim, Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Naim
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although burn-related injuries are serious and can cause significant morbidity and mortality, this can be alleviated through the appropriate practice of first aid for burns. We aimed to explore the practice of first aid and measure the level of knowledge of burns and burn-related nutrition in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Data were collected using an online questionnaire, distributed among the general Saudi population between Jul and Sep 2020. It included socioeconomic and biographical data, and knowledge and practice of first aid for burns and burn-related nutrition. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: =0.001). Conclusion: There is a lack of knowledge and practice of burn's first aid and burn-related nutrition. Thus, courses and training in first aid for burns and awareness campaigns are essential in order to improve the knowledge of the general Saudi population.