First Aid Education on Burn Injuries in Pekon Sukoharjo 3 Barat: A Community Empowerment Initiative
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https://doi.org/10.56359/velocity.v1i1.805Keywords:
burn injuries, comunity education, first aid, health promotionAbstract
Introduction: Burns are one of the most common household injuries that require immediate first aid to prevent complications. Communities in rural areas often lack accurate knowledge and rely on traditional methods that may be harmful.
Objective: To improve community knowledge and response in performing first aid for burn injuries in Pekon Sukoharjo 3 Barat.
Method: A community-based intervention using lectures, demonstrations, and interactive sessions with 25 participants in Pekon Sukoharjo 3 Barat. Leaflets, videos, and PowerPoint were used as educational tools. Pre- and post-tests were applied to assess knowledge improvement.
Result: The intervention significantly increased community knowledge. For example, awareness that cold running water should be used as first aid rose from 64% to 84%. Similarly, understanding that applying butter to burns is harmful rose from 76% to 92%.
Conclusion: Health education programs using interactive media improved first aid knowledge and changed harmful traditional practices.
Community Implication: This initiative empowered local communities to respond correctly to burn incidents and laid the foundation for sustainable community-based emergency preparedness programs.
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