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Abstract

Schools are one of the most common settings for children and adolescents to experience injuries, and teachers are often the first responders in such situations. Therefore, it is crucial for teachers to possess adequate knowledge and skills in first aid to provide prompt and effective care to the injured students. This study aims to evaluate the first aid knowledge and practice of secondary school teachers in Baghdad, as well as identify awareness of teachers to perform the correct application with the situations that need first aid. A simple random sampling of 270 teachers from a list of (15) secondary schools in Baghdad. Questionnaire conducted through direct interview which is started from the 3rd of November 2022 till the 3rd of January 2023. Descriptive statistics and Inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The study found that most participants (aged 26-45) had some form of first aid training, with formal training being more effective in improving knowledge and skills. Confidence levels varied, with 35% very confident, 50% somewhat confident, and 15% not confident. 30% recommended more first aid training for school staff. The association between training and confidence was highly significant (p<0.001). The study found gaps in first aid knowledge and practice among teachers in Iraq. Formal training was more effective in improving knowledge and skills. Proper training and education on first aid are needed to improve knowledge and skills among teachers, and administrative support and resources are needed to improve first aid practices in schools.

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