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Teachers' experiences about first aid at school.

Nelson Miguel Galindo Neto1, Gerdane Celene Nunes Carvalho1, Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro1

  • 1Universidade de São Paulo, Nursing School of Ribeirão Preto. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|August 9, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Primary school teachers often rely on myths and personal experiences for first aid, revealing a significant lack of formal preparation and leading to potential misconduct during emergencies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pedagogy
  • Health Education
  • School Safety

Background:

  • First aid knowledge and preparedness among educators are crucial for immediate response to student injuries.
  • Existing training gaps may lead to suboptimal or incorrect interventions in school emergencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore primary and elementary school teachers' lived experiences and perceptions regarding first aid provision within the school environment.
  • To identify the influences shaping teachers' approaches to first aid, including knowledge sources and emotional responses.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative, descriptive study utilizing focus group methodology with nine teachers from a municipal school network.
  • Data collection involved audio recordings, transcription, and analysis using IRAMUTEQ software with Descending Hierarchical Classification.

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Main Results:

  • Teachers' first aid knowledge is influenced by maternal experiences and popular myths, coupled with an awareness of their own lack of preparation.
  • Emotional responses during emergencies include anguish, fear, and concern.
  • First aid incidents commonly occur during class or breaks, often resulting from collisions or syncope.

Conclusions:

  • Teacher experiences with first aid are significantly shaped by popular beliefs and familial experiences, highlighting substantial knowledge deficits.
  • A reported lack of adequate preparation led to instances of misconduct during the execution of first aid procedures in schools.