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CC BY 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1812022
Original Article

Assessment of the BAPFAS Program: A Structured Educational Intervention to Enhance Burn Prevention and First Aid Knowledge Among Schoolchildren

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  • Rahul Gorka

    1   Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

  • Shalli Shalli

    2   Department of Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

  • Abhinav Mani

    3   Department of Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

  • Parvez Mohi

    3   Department of Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Abstract

Background

Burn injuries are a major public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Children are especially vulnerable due to their limited hazard awareness and inability to respond effectively to burn emergencies

Objectives

To assess the effectiveness of the Burns Awareness, Prevention, and First Aid for Schoolchildren (BAPFAS) program in improving knowledge of burn prevention and first aid among school-aged children.

Materials and Methods

A pre-test/post-test interventional study was conducted in 12 schools in Jammu District, involving 1,200 students in grades 8 to 12. The BAPFAS program included structured training using presentations, videos, and demonstrations. Knowledge was assessed at baseline, immediately after training, and at 3-month follow-up using a standardized 10-question questionnaire. Paired t-tests were used to compare pre-test, immediate post-test, and follow-up scores, with t-values, degrees of freedom, and 95% confidence intervals reported for transparency.

Results

Immediate post-test scores showed significant improvement over baseline (t = 18.72, p < 0.001, 95% CI [2.45, 2.87]). At 3-month follow-up, scores showed a slight decline but remained significantly higher than baseline (t = 9.34, p < 0.001, 95% CI [1.12, 1.56]). Improvement was consistent across age groups, genders, and urban/rural settings.

Conclusion

The BAPFAS program effectively enhanced students' knowledge of burn prevention and first aid, with retention over 3 months. School-based, culturally tailored interventions can be a valuable public health tool to reduce burn-related risks in LMICs.

Keywords

burns awareness - health education - first aid - school children

Ethical Approval

The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu.


Patients' Consent

The study was conducted after taking written informed consent to participate from the participants.




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29. Oktober 2025

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