Table 3.

First aid measures administered by caregivers (N = 50)

First aid measures delivered by caregivers	Yes n (%)	No n (%)	X2 statistic*	P-value*
Cooled the area with running water	30 (60.0)	20 (40.0)	5.811	0.050
Ensuring own safety and removal of heat source	16 (32.0)	34 (68.0)	2.583	0.27
Proper positioning of the child	8 (16.0)	42 (84.0)	0.697	0.71
Application of cold water towel and vaseline	9 (18.0)	41 (82.0)	0.790	0.68
Removal of clothes sticking to the body after burn injury	10 (20.0)	40 (80.0)	0.915	0.63
Breaking of the blisters and removal of peeled skin	7 (14.0)	43 (86.0)	0.789	0.67
Application of ice, eggs, margarine and traditional herbs	17 (34.0)	33 (66.0)	23.064	0.0001

^*Association between the first aid method used and the complications which developed in the children