ArticleSAGE open medicine2024
Knowledge and misconceptions of choking and first-aid procedures among Syrian adults: A cross-sectional study.
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- Knowledge, self-reported confidence and past experiences of polish parents in rescue manoeuvres for first aid management of paediatric choking: a cross-sectional pilot study in Poland.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Medical Students' Knowledge and Adherence to Paediatric Choking Rescue Manoeuvre Guidelines: A Multicentre Study of Medical Education Curricula.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Maternal knowledge of pediatric first aid in Riyadh: Addressing gaps for improved child safety and women's health outcomes.Medicine · 2025Article
- Awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among the general public in West-Bank in Palestine.International journal of emergency medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Choking is a critical emergency that occurs when foreign objects obstruct the airways. It commonly affects young children, older people, individuals with developmental disabilities, those with acquired or lifelong disability, and those with mental health conditions. Symptoms can vary, ranging from coughing to cyanosis. Aim: Our study aims to evaluate Syrian adults' knowledge of choking and their understanding of first-aid procedures. Specifically, we will assess the prevalence of misconceptions in order to train community members and increase their level of knowledge about first aid for choking. Ultimately, our goal is to reduce deaths resulting from this critical condition. Methods: This cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes regarding choking among adults in Syria. The targeted population consists of Syrians aged between 18 and 45 years who reside in Syria. Data were collected through an online survey, disseminated via social media platforms from March to July 2022. Scores were computed to quantify levels of knowledge, with participants achieving a score of 16 or higher classified as having a high level of knowledge. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and chi-square tests. Results: A total of 406 responded to the survey, with 246 (60.6%) scoring less than 16 points, indicating a low level of knowledge. Gender and place of residency were not correlated with knowledge level Conclusion: There should be an increase in the availability of first-aid courses to the public and improvements in hands-on training for physicians and medical trainees.
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