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Improving Teachers First Aid Skills for Managing School Injuries: A Quasi-Experimental Study in an Indonesian Elementary School Devi, Nurul; Mardiyah, Siti; Fitriyani, Noor
Gaster Vol 23 No 2 (2025): AGUSTUS
Publisher : P3M Universitas 'Aisyiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30787/gaster.v23i2.1664

Abstract

Background Injuries frequently occur within school environments, ranking as the second most common location for injury incidents due to unsafe conditions and limited first aid preparedness. Children aged 5–14 years exhibit a high prevalence of injuries, reaching 13% in school-related incidents. Teachers, as front-line responders, must possess adequate first aid knowledge and skills to manage common injuries—such as falls, bruises, nosebleeds, fainting, and seizures—before professional medical care is available. Objective This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a first aid training program in improving teachers’ skills in managing school-related injuries. Methods A quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design (pretest–posttest without a control group) was conducted among 49 teachers at Al Islam 3 Gebang Elementary School, Surakarta. Total sampling was used. Skill levels were assessed before and after the training using standardized evaluation tools. Results The Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed a statistically significant improvement in teachers’ first aid skills after the training intervention (p = 0.01; p < 0.05). Conclusion First aid training significantly enhanced teachers’ skills in managing injuries among school children. Continued collaboration between schools and health professionals is recommended to maintain and further develop these essential competencies.
Co-Authors Achyana, Muchammad Arfan Agnes Sri Harti Aji Haqqi, Abdurrahman Raden Aldora Pratama Ali, Noor Azeera Mohd Amalia Agustin Andrian, Budi Wahyu Anggraeni, Aura Kharisma Anggun Anirawilda Purba Arditiar, Adrian Arianti, Vira Hasna Aris Prastyonhngsih Astri, Anisa Muktidena Mutiara Baterun Kunsah Batubara, Intan Budiman, Amin Aji Budiman, Waras Devi, Nurul Diah Ariana Dias Aziz Pramudita Dwi Salmarini, Desilestia Elfia Ellynawati Ellynawati Erdah Litriani Erlina Windyastuti Estuningsih, E Eti Hadiati Faris Windiarti Febrianti, Icha Firman Prastiwi Fitrotin Azizah, Fitrotin Hamda Sulfinadia Heni Nur Kusumawati I Ketut Antara Jannah, Faiqotul Juriyanto Gambir Kartikarini, Nastiti Kusmawati, Syafadila Eriana Laurensia Yunita, Laurensia Listiyanawati, Mutiara Dewi Maftusolikhah, Maftusolikhah Marshanda, Angela Rike Martini Listrikawati Maydida, Tiara Dzaky Mulya Fitrah Juniawan Nastiti Kartikorini, Nastiti Noor Fitriyani Norratri, Erika Dewi Noval Nurul Devi Ardiani Nurul Devi Ardiani, Nurul Devi Owa, Maria Goreti Purba, Anirawilda Qomariyah, Annisa Nurul Raden Aryo Febrian Ramadhani, Farah Salsabila Ratna Sari Dewi Rendy Permana Rinza Rahmawati Samsudin Rohana Rufaida Nur Fitriana Sawirman Setiyaningsih, Hana Shelly Festilia Agusanty Sri Delasmi Subandi Subandi Supatmi Supatmi Surya Aditya Thorik Rizky, Muhamad Ulumiya, Nova Uswatun Hasanah Welly Mahardhika Welly Mahardhika Widiatmoko, Julian Anindito Widyastuti, Dominica Arni Wiwi Wikanta Wulandari, Sania Yanthy, Putu Sucita