Exploring burn first aid knowledge and water lavage practices in Uganda: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low- and middle-income countries experience higher burn-related morbidity and mortality compared to high-income countries. Prehospital Burn First Aid (BFA) improves outcomes. We assessed BFA knowledge and water lavage practices and their associated factors among burn victims, caregivers, and visitors at a tertiary health facility in Uganda.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Burns Unit of Kiruddu National Referral Hospital in Kampala between 1st April 2022 and 30th November 2022. Participants included burn patients, caregivers, and hospital visitors. Data on BFA knowledge and practices were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. BFA knowledge was evaluated using 13 questions, with a ≥80% score considered adequate. Logistic reg

SUBMITTER: Kasagga B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790111 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature