Training program for car drivers regarding first aid of road traffic accident at Sohag University

Abstract

Road traffic accidents are a major community health problem that causes severe injuries with increasing deaths each yea. Aim of the study: Evaluate the impact of training program for car drivers regarding first aid of road traffic accident at Sohag University. Subjects and Methods: Quasi-experimental research design was used. Sample: Convenient sample of 87 Car drivers were participated in the study. Tools: Two tools were used: Tool (1) A structured interviewing questionnaire used to assess knowledge of car-drivers. Tool (2) an observational checklist was used to observe practices of drivers regarding first aid of road traffic accidents. Results: 86% of drivers had an unsatisfactory knowledge level and all of studied car drivers had unsatisfactory practices of first aid about road traffic accident before implement of the program. However, there was significant improvement in knowledge and practice of the car drivers after implementation of the program. The total of knowledge and practice were statistically significant (p