Prehospital Emergency Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey of First-Aid Preparedness Among Layperson First Responders in Northern Uganda.

Keneth Opiro Derrick AmoneMargret SikotiAmos WokorachJerom OkotFelix Bongomin

Published in: Open access emergency medicine : OAEM (2024)

In this study, laypeople in Northern Uganda exhibited a high level of FA training. However, low confidence in providing FA is attributed to inadequate knowledge, fear of health risks, and legal concerns. Therefore, future efforts should focus on assessing FA practices in diverse regions and promoting formal FA training.

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