The Effect of a Peer-Based Instructional Disaster Education Program on Disaster Preparedness Beliefs and Disaster Attitudes of First Aid and Emergency Program Students

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

peer-supported disaster preparedness training: Peer-supported disaster preparedness training programs differ from other training methods because they rely on learning through peer interaction rather than expert-centered transfer of knowledge.

Rutin: routine training program

Study summary

Objective: Continuous education and training in disaster preparedness is critically important for first aid and emergency program students, who will be the future healthcare professionals, especially in the pre-hospital setting. This training aims to improve their knowledge and practices and ensure their competence in preparing for and managing potential disasters or risks. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of a disaster education program, delivered to first aid and emergency program students using a peer-supported teaching method, on disaster preparedness beliefs and disaster attitudes.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• General Disaster Preparedness Belief — 1 month
  The scale consists of 31 items on a five-point Likert scale and six sub-dimensions: perceived sensitivity, perceived barriers, perceived benefit, perceived seriousness, self-efficacy, and motivation for action. The minimum score is 31, and the maximum is 155. The scoring system for the sub-dimensions is as follows: self-efficacy sub-dimension 8-40 points, motivation for action sub-dimension 5-25 points, perceived sensitivity sub-dimension 6-30 points, perceived barriers sub-dimension 6-30 points, perceived benefit sub-dimension 3-15 points, and perceived seriousness sub-dimension 3-15 points. Items 4, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, and 30 are negative statements and are reverse-scored. The scale yields scores between 31 and 155.
• Disaster Attitude — 1 month
  The scale consists of 23 questions and has three sub-dimensions: "Cognitive" (7 questions), "Affective" (9 questions), and "Behavioral" (7 questions). The scale is a five-point Likert type, with scores ranging from 23 to 115. Higher scores indicate a higher level of disaster awareness.

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