Abstract:

Objective To investigate the current status of emergency knowledge，beliefs，and behaviors among community residents. Methods The residents with non-medical background in Hefei were recruited as the participant by convenient sampling method from March to September 2022. A self-designed questionnaire of first aid knowledge，belief and behavior was used for investigation. Results A total of 1 252 residents were surveyed with first aid knowledge score of（11.01±2.29），first aid belief score of（36.36±6.25） and first aid behavior score of （19.45±2.70） respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in first aid knowledge，belief，and behavior scores among people with different age and self-perceived mastery of first aid knowledge （P<0.05）. Whether or not received training on first aid knowledge and skills has a statistically significant impact on first aid knowledge and belief scores （P<0.05），yet no statistically significant impact on first aid behavior score（P>0.05）. Conclusion Community residents’ first aid knowledge and belief level are at a moderate to high level，and their behavior is at a moderate level. It is necessary to further develop a reasonable public first aid knowledge and skill training program to improve the first aid knowledge and skill level for community residents.

Key words: Questionnaires, First Aid, Community residents, Knowledge, Belief, Behavior