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The Effect of a Peer-Based Instructional Disaster Education Program on Disaster Preparedness Beliefs and Disaster Attitudes of First Aid and Emergency Program Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2026-05-15

Plain-language summary

Objective: Continuous education and training in disaster preparedness is critically important for first aid and emergency program students, who will be the future healthcare professionals, especially in the pre-hospital setting. This training aims to improve their knowledge and practices and ensure their competence in preparing for and managing potential disasters or risks. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of a disaster education program, delivered to first aid and emergency program students using a peer-supported teaching method, on disaster preparedness beliefs and disaster attitudes.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being enrolled in the 2nd year of the First Aid and Emergency program at Eğirdir Health Services Vocational School * Attending all training sessions * Volunteering to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Working as a healthcare professional in any institution * Having work experience, a diploma, or a certificate related to disasters * Wishing to leave the job at any stage

What they're measuring

General Disaster Preparedness Belief

Timeframe: 1 month

Disaster Attitude

Timeframe: 1 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07564999

SponsorSelcuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-20

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