| Knowledge statement |
Correct answer |
True N (%) |
False N (%) |
| 1. Burn can lead to permanent injuries. |
Agree |
452 (85.1) |
79 (14.9) |
| 2. Burn injuries can lead to mental disorders. |
Agree |
465 (87.6) |
66 (12.4) |
| 3. Covering the burned area before heading to the hospital can decrease the risk of infection. |
Agree |
341 (64.2) |
190 (35.8) |
| 4. Picking blisters is incorrect. |
Agree |
305 (57.4) |
226 (42.6) |
| 5. Burn first-aid at home can lead to a better outcome. |
Agree |
460 (86.6) |
71 (13.4) |
| 6. In case of an electrical burn injury, I should not touch the injured person if he/she is still in contact with an electrical current. |
Agree |
475 (89.5) |
56 (10.5) |
| 7. In case of an electrical burn injury, the first action is to turn off the source of electricity if possible. |
Agree |
475 (89.5) |
56 (10.5) |
| Practice Statement |
Correct answer |
True N (%) |
False N (%) |
| 1. Washing the burned area with room temperature water is the first correct step in case of burn injuries. |
Agree |
262 (49.3) |
269 (50.7) |
| 2. In case of burn injury, which one of the following traditional medications will you consider applying? (Oil, Aloe, Honey, Coffee, Toothpaste, Nothing) |
None |
204 (38.4) |
327 (61.6) |
| 3. How to extinguish a pot of oil caught on fire. (Cover with clothes, Look for help, Leave the place immediately, Pour water on it, I don't know) |
Cover with clothes |
420 (79.1) |
111 (20.9) |
| 4. In case of burn injury, apply water for: (<5 minutes, 5-10 minutes, 10-15 minutes, >15 minutes) |
10-15 minutes, >15 minutes |
83 (15.6) |
448 (84.4) |
| 5. In case of burn injury, if your clothes were caught in the fire, you should roll on the ground. |
Agree |
425 (80) |
106 (20) |
| 6. In case of burn injury, it is beneficial to use antibiotics in its management. |
Disagree |
135 (25.4) |
396 (74.6) |
