Smart Education (Lecture Demonstration) and Simulation of First Aid Skills for Combustio for Housewives

Abstract

Combustio is an injury to the skin caused by heat sources, radioactivity, electricity, contact with chemicals that require immediate action to avoid death or disability. Lack of information makes housewives unable to implement combustio management properly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of SMART education (lectures, demonstrations) and simulations on the ability of first aid for combustio in housewives. Educational activities can be carried out to provide insight and understanding of first aid for burns (combustio), in the household/community environment. The method of implementing the activity was carried out through Smart education (Cermah Demonstrasi) for 3 days on 23-25 ​​July 2024 in the Bendo Health Center Work Area. Participants are housewives. There were 30 participants. The results of the evaluation before being given education, the results were that all (100%) respondents had insufficient abilities. After being given intervention, almost all (83%) respondents had good skills in first aid for burns (combustio). Knowledge of first aid for burns (combustio) influences attitudes in first aid in emergency conditions at home. Burn emergencies can be handled immediately if they have the knowledge and skills in dealing with burn incidents. Correct initial treatment will reduce burn complications.