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Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support
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Background: Basic first aid and basic life support (BLS) constitute essential life-saving interventions in cases of sudden illness and trauma. Although university students are frequently exposed to emergency situations through social and academic activities, their knowledge levels regarding first aid and BLS remain insufficiently investigated. This study aimed to evaluate university students’ knowledge levels regarding basic first aid and BLS.
Methods: This nationwide, multi-university, cross-sectional analytical survey included 852 students enrolled in multiple universities and faculties across Türkiye. Data were collected using a structured online questionnaire. Knowledge was assessed using a 28-item questionnaire covering basic first aid and BLS topics. Correct answers were scored as +1, incorrect answers as −1, and “I do not know” responses as 0. Statistical analyses were performed using the Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis H tests.
Results: The mean knowledge score of the participants was 13.92 ± 6.56. Medical school students achieved significantly higher scores compared with students from health sciences and non-health-related faculties (p<0.001). Participants with certified first aid training demonstrated significantly higher knowledge scores (p<0.001). Correct response rates were below 50% for several critical topics, including drowning, frostbite, epileptic seizure management, and chemical poisoning. Higher self-efficacy perceptions and greater willingness to attend training programs were significantly associated with higher knowledge scores.
Conclusion: University students demonstrated moderate levels of knowledge regarding basic first aid and BLS, with substantial deficiencies particularly among students from non-health-related faculties. Expanding standardized and mandatory first aid education programs at the university level may improve community-based emergency response capacity.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Etik Beyan
Ethics committee approval for the study was obtained from the Scientific Research Ethics Committee of Mardin Training and Research Hospital (Approval date: March 27, 2026; Approval number: 2026/03-08).
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi, Tıp Eğitimi, Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yayımlanma Tarihi
11 Eylül 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
12 Haziran 2026
Kabul Tarihi
14 Ağustos 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 53 Sayı: 3
APA
Damar, Ö., & Yaman, M. (2026). Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support. Dicle Medical Journal, 53(3), 655-665. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.2036967
AMA
1.Damar Ö, Yaman M. Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support. diclemedj. 2026;53(3):655-665. doi:10.5798/dicletip.2036967
Chicago
Damar, Ömer, ve Mahmut Yaman. 2026. “Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support”. Dicle Medical Journal 53 (3): 655-65. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.2036967.
EndNote
Damar Ö, Yaman M (01 Eylül 2026) Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support. Dicle Medical Journal 53 3 655–665.
IEEE
[1]Ö. Damar ve M. Yaman, “Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support”, diclemedj, c. 53, sy 3, ss. 655–665, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.5798/dicletip.2036967.
ISNAD
Damar, Ömer - Yaman, Mahmut. “Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support”. Dicle Medical Journal 53/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 655-665. https://doi.org/10.5798/dicletip.2036967.
JAMA
1.Damar Ö, Yaman M. Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support. diclemedj. 2026;53:655–665.
MLA
Damar, Ömer, ve Mahmut Yaman. “Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support”. Dicle Medical Journal, c. 53, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 655-6, doi:10.5798/dicletip.2036967.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Damar, Mahmut Yaman. Evaluation of University Students’ Knowledge Levels Regarding Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support. diclemedj. 01 Eylül 2026;53(3):655-6. doi:10.5798/dicletip.2036967