Factors Associated with Mothers’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding First Aid for Burns in Children Aged 0–6 Years

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AYŞİN N., DİLBİLİR Y., Tan G. G., Türkmen N., Can V., Bulduk M., ...Daha Fazla

Eastern Journal of Medicine, cilt.31, sa.4, ss.743-754, 2026 (Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5505/ejm.2026.65668
  • Dergi Adı: Eastern Journal of Medicine
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM), Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Pharma Collection (ProQuest)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.743-754
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Burn, Child, First Aid, Nurse, Traditional Practices
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Burn injuries in early childhood remain a significant public health concern, and appropriate first aid by caregivers is cruci al in reducing complications. This study aimed to determine mothers’ knowledge and practices regarding burn first aid and to identify associated factors. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2024 and January 2025 with 320 mothers of children aged 0–6 years attending outpatient clinics. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a Demographic Information Form and a researcher-developed Burn First Aid Knowledge and Practices Assessment Form. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for analysis. The mean age of mothers was 30.61±6.50 years. Of the participants, 42.2% reported a previous burn incident in their child, most commonly among children aged 0–3 years (66.7%) and males (59.3%). Scald burns were the most frequent type (58.7%). The majority of mothers (83.8%) had not received prior first aid training, although 85.9% expressed willingness to receive it. Most mothers (88.4%) considered their knowledge insufficient, and 92.2% wanted further education. Both appropriate and harmful traditional practices were reported. Educational level and employment status were significantly associated with perceived adequacy of burn first aid knowledge (p<0.05). Mothers’ knowledge and practices regarding burn first aid were inadequate, despite a high willingness to lear n. Targeted, community-based educational interventions led by nurses are essential to improve caregivers’ competencies and reduce harmful practices.