Awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge regarding First Aid in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: A
Ken Diango1, John Yangongo2, Vera Sistenich3
1Division of Emergency Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town South Africa.
Introduction:
Emergency care can potentially address half of deaths and one-third of disability in low-and-middle income countries. First Aid (FA) is at the core of out-of-hospital emergency care and is crucial to empower laypersons to preserve life, alleviate suffering and improve emergency response and outcomes. This study aimed to gauge FA awareness, the attitude and perceived knowledge in households in the low socioeconomic setting of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Methods:
We undertook a cross-sectional community-based household survey in twelve health zones in Kinshasa. A three-stage randomised cluster sampling was used to identify 1217 households. The head of each household or an adult representative answered on behalf of himself/herself and the household. The primary outcome was FA awareness, attitude and perceived knowledge.
Results:
Most households had a poor socio-economic background, with 70.0% living on
Conclusion:
Most participants reported inadequate knowledge of FA despite awareness and a positive attitude. Context-appropriate training programs are greatly needed to empower Kinshasa's communities and equip them with lifesaving skills.
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