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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2021.22.3.65

Knowledge and Educational Needs Related to COVID-19 Infection Control among 119 Paramedics  

Park, Jeong-Hee (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Konyang University)
Lee, Mi-Hyang (Department of Nursing, Konyang University)
Yoon, Byoung-Gil (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Konyang University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.22, no.3, 2021 , pp. 65-73 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to provide the basic data for the development of a simulation training program for new infectious diseases by analyzing the knowledge and educational needs of 119 paramedics regarding COVID-19 infection control. Data was obtained through a structured questionnaire survey of 186 paramedics from November 15th to 30th 2020. The study showed that 98 of the 119 paramedic subjects (52.7%) had not been educated regarding COVID-19. The knowledge level was 18.21±1.98 out of 25 points, with environmental control securing the lowest correct answers. The highest need for education was in the areas of prevention of transmission and spread, and employee safety control. The total average for educational needs was 3.81±.28 (4 point scale) with the highest educational need in the area of prevention of the spread and dispersion of the disease and employee safety management. There was a statistically significant difference in the knowledge of the general characteristics according to gender (t=-1.999, p=.047) and the educational demand was related to career (t=-1.999, p=.047) and, education levels (t=2.336, p=.021). Accordingly, it is necessary to plan a new infectious disease simulation education program that addresses the low-scoring areas and items with high educational needs which include the propagation path and spread prevention, environmental management, and employee safety management as per the findings of this study.
Keywords
Paramedics; Knowledge; Infection Control; Education; COVID-19;
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