Research Article

Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices

Volume: 16 Number: 4 October 1, 2023
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Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices

Abstract

Purpose: The accidental or intentional release of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) substances into the environment causes significant loss of life and property and has adverse effects over a long time. This study was planned to raise awareness about protection from CBRN hazards and emergency aid practices, to create CBRN awareness, and to determine the knowledge level of healthcare professionals. Materials and methods: After reviewing the literature and regulations, the questionnaire was prepared based on the training module on "Emergency Assistance in Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear Hazards" for Emergency Health Services published by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Education. The questionnaire was asked to participants before and after 10 hours of theoretical CBRN training, and the results were compared. Results: The participants were 58.4% female, 41.6% male, and the average age was 38. Most participants were doctors or nurses, and approximately three-quarters of the participants were emergency service staff. 35.6% of them had been working in the emergency department for 1-5 years. 61.4% had not received CBRN training, and 84.2% thought they needed sufficient knowledge and experience. 77.2% had not experienced any CBRN incident nor performed any intervention for CBRN. When the 22 questions asked about the level of CBRN knowledge were evaluated, it was seen that the correct answer rate was above 50% in seven questions of 22 and was above 50% in all questions in the post-test applied after the training. Their level of knowledge was found to be low before CBRN training and good after training. Conclusion: Theoretical training has a significant positive impact on creating CBRN awareness.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Emergency Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 29, 2023

Publication Date

October 1, 2023

Submission Date

June 17, 2023

Acceptance Date

August 28, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 16 Number: 4

APA
Babacan, A. (2023). Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices. Pamukkale Medical Journal, 16(4), 618-626. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1315923
AMA
1.Babacan A. Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices. Pam Med J. 2023;16(4):618-626. doi:10.31362/patd.1315923
Chicago
Babacan, Arzu. 2023. “Knowledge Levels and Awareness of Healthcare Professionals on Protection from Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear Hazards, and Emergency Aid Practices”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 16 (4): 618-26. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1315923.
EndNote
Babacan A (October 1, 2023) Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices. Pamukkale Medical Journal 16 4 618–626.
IEEE
[1]A. Babacan, “Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices”, Pam Med J, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 618–626, Oct. 2023, doi: 10.31362/patd.1315923.
ISNAD
Babacan, Arzu. “Knowledge Levels and Awareness of Healthcare Professionals on Protection from Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear Hazards, and Emergency Aid Practices”. Pamukkale Medical Journal 16/4 (October 1, 2023): 618-626. https://doi.org/10.31362/patd.1315923.
JAMA
1.Babacan A. Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices. Pam Med J. 2023;16:618–626.
MLA
Babacan, Arzu. “Knowledge Levels and Awareness of Healthcare Professionals on Protection from Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear Hazards, and Emergency Aid Practices”. Pamukkale Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 4, Oct. 2023, pp. 618-26, doi:10.31362/patd.1315923.
Vancouver
1.Arzu Babacan. Knowledge levels and awareness of healthcare professionals on protection from chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear hazards, and emergency aid practices. Pam Med J. 2023 Oct. 1;16(4):618-26. doi:10.31362/patd.1315923

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