Ann Infect Dis Epidemiol | Volume 5, Issue 2 | Research Article | Open Access

Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Drivers/ Conductors Working in Government Buses Running Through Tricity, Chandigarh Regarding the Use of First Aid Kit

Jyoti^1*, Goel NK² and Prashar Savita¹

¹Centre for Public Health, Panjab University, India ²Department of Community Medicine, GMCH-32, India

^*Correspondance to: Jyoti 

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Abstract

Background: Road safety is a shared responsibility. Reducing risk in the world’s road traffic systems requires commitment and informed decision-making by all stakeholders-government, industry, non-governmental organizations and international agencies and the participation of people from all walks of life. Methods: A cross-sectional, community-based, exploratory study was conducted for four months (Jan 2019 to Apr 2019) to assess the knowledge and practices of first aid among drivers and conductors of buses running through Tricity, Chandigarh. In this study, a total of 300 drivers and 300 conductors of buses of CTU, Haryana Roadways, Himachal Roadways and Punjab Roadways were interviewed. Results: Five hundred and seventy five (95.8%) employees were aware of the prominent position of first aid box in buses and 197 (32.8%) employees felt safety of passenger as their foremost duty when bus meets an accident. Conclusion: The awareness and practices of first aid among drivers/conductors in saving the lives of passengers is seen comparatively more than the other studies conducted. But they still require more awareness and better practices.

Keywords:

Conductors; Drivers; First aid; First aid knowledge; First aid practice

Citation:

Jyoti, Goel NK, Savita P. Assessment of the Knowledge and Practices of Drivers/ Conductors Working in Government Buses Running Through Tricity, Chandigarh Regarding the Use of First Aid Kit. Ann Infect Dis Epidemiol. 2020; 5(2): 1053.