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First Aid Awareness of Eye Injuries Among University Students and Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia.

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Title: First Aid Awareness of Eye Injuries Among University Students and Staff: A Cross-Sectional Study at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia.
Authors: Alshehri, Jawaher Mohammad
Source: African Journal of Biomedical Research; 2025 Supplement, Vol. 28, p1916-1929, 14p
Subject Terms: OCULAR injuries, AWARENESS, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors, FIRST aid training, UNIVERSITIES & colleges, COLLEGE students, SAUDI Arabians, CROSS-sectional method
Geographic Terms: SAUDI Arabia
Abstract: Background: Eye injuries are a major cause of preventable visual impairment worldwide. Immediate and appropriate first aid is crucial in mitigating complications, yet public awareness remains inadequate in many settings. Aim: To assess the awareness level regarding first aid for eye injuries among Al-Baha University students and staff, and to examine the association between sociodemographic variables and first aid practices and knowledge. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 569 participants at Al-Baha University using a selfadministered, structured questionnaire. The tool assessed sociodemographic characteristics, awareness level of first aid for different types of eye injuries, and sources of information and awareness engagement. Data were analysed using SPSS employing both descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and bivariate logistic regression to explore associations and predictors of practice and knowledge levels. Results: Although 84.00% of participants demonstrated good theoretical knowledge, only 39.90% had good practical awareness. Female participants and diploma holders had significantly higher awareness regarding the practices of first aid for eye injury (p< 0.05). Knowledge was associated with marital status, profession, academic affiliation, and years of experience. Participants with good practices were 4.42 times more likely to have good knowledge (p< 0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant gap between knowledge and practice in eye injury first aid. Enhanced training and structured educational programs are needed, particularly in university environments, to promote effective emergency responses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Background: Eye injuries are a major cause of preventable visual impairment worldwide. Immediate and appropriate first aid is crucial in mitigating complications, yet public awareness remains inadequate in many settings. Aim: To assess the awareness level regarding first aid for eye injuries among Al-Baha University students and staff, and to examine the association between sociodemographic variables and first aid practices and knowledge. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 569 participants at Al-Baha University using a selfadministered, structured questionnaire. The tool assessed sociodemographic characteristics, awareness level of first aid for different types of eye injuries, and sources of information and awareness engagement. Data were analysed using SPSS employing both descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and bivariate logistic regression to explore associations and predictors of practice and knowledge levels. Results: Although 84.00% of participants demonstrated good theoretical knowledge, only 39.90% had good practical awareness. Female participants and diploma holders had significantly higher awareness regarding the practices of first aid for eye injury (p< 0.05). Knowledge was associated with marital status, profession, academic affiliation, and years of experience. Participants with good practices were 4.42 times more likely to have good knowledge (p< 0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant gap between knowledge and practice in eye injury first aid. Enhanced training and structured educational programs are needed, particularly in university environments, to promote effective emergency responses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:11195096
DOI:10.53555/AJBR.v28i2S.7445