The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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A study on the knowledge, attitudes, and performances of 119 EMTs regarding oral and maxillofacial trauma patients

119 구급대원의 구강악안면 외상환자의 지식, 태도, 수행에 관한 연구

  • Eun-Yu Kim (Department of Public Health, Graduate School Chonnam National University)
  • Received : 2023.02.22
  • Accepted : 2023.04.27
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This descriptive research study aimed to identify and strengthen the knowledge, attitudes, and performances related to first aid for patients with oral and maxillofacial trauma among 119 EMTs working at 119 safety centers and local stations in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed among 144 119 EMTs working at fire stations in Jeollanam-do from August 1 to August 15, 2022. Results: The factors that influenced the knowledge of oral and maxillofacial trauma among the 119 EMTs included qualification (β=.113, p=.005) and performance (β=.837, p=.005), and those influential to attitudes were qualification (β=0.194, p=.005), ordinary interest (β=0.242, p=.005), and the need for education (β=.285, p=.005). The only factor that influenced the performance of first aid for patients with oral and maxillofacial trauma was knowledge (β=.900, p=.005). Conclusion: Considering the nature of first aid for patients with oral and maxillofacial trauma, it is necessary to organize practical knowledge and educational content tailored to the characteristics of each task. This should be simultaneously conducted with practice-oriented simulation education.

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