Childhood injuries are an increasing public health problem globally. Evidence-based programs are programs that have been strictly tested. First aid programs is a vital initial step for providing effective life-saving intervention helping to reduce injury and increase the survival rates among children . The aim of the current study was to evaluate evidence based program regarding some lifesaving interventions in two orphanage houses in Benha city. Research design: A quasi experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in two orphanages houses in Benha City, one orphanages house for males and the other for females. Sample: A convenient sample of fifty children was selected. 34 males and 16 females from the above mentioned setting. Tools: Two tools were utilized I): A structured interview questionnaire to collect socio-demographic characteristics of orphanage children and ` knowledge about injures and first aid of orphanage children. II): Observational checklist to asses orphanage children' practices regarding to first aid for injures and environmental condition of orphanage houses for sanitary and safety measures. Results: 60% of the studied children aged from 12 to less than 18 years, 74% of them had previous injury. None of the studied children had good total knowledge pre-program compared to 80%post-program. 24% of the studied children had satisfactory practices pre-program compared to76% post-program. 56% of orphanages houses’ environmental conditions were not fulfilled. Also, a positive correlation with highly statistical significance was found between orphanage children' total knowledge and total practices post program implementation. Conclusion: Evidence based program regarding some lifesaving interventions had a significant effect on improvement of orphanage children' knowledge and practices regarding first aid and injuries. Recommendations: Multi-location studies in the country to evaluate the levels of knowledge and practices about first aid measures amongst orphanages children. Periodically evidence based program regarding first aid should be introduced at orphanages houses in order to decrease the early mortality and morbidity of accidents and emergencies. |
