Implementing a layperson post-crash first aid training programme in Tanzania: a qualitative study of stakeholder perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), laypersons play a significant role in providing initial care to injured victims of traffic accidents. Post-crash first aid (PFA) training programmes for laypersons have become an important response to addressing knowledge and skills gaps in pre-hospital care. However, little is known about factors influencing effective implementation of such programmes from stakeholders' point of view. Therefore, this study aimed to explore views of stakeholders on potential factors that may facilitate or hinder successful implementation of a PFA training programme for lay persons.

Methods

Twelve semi-structured qualitative interviews with leaders at a traffic police department and leaders of an association of city bus drivers, taxi driv

SUBMITTER: Ndile ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7245810 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature