KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS

TOWARD DISASTER MEDICINE IN INDONESIA

Yulinda, D1,Mahardhika, ZP2
Faculty of Medicine, Yarsi University, Indonesia 2Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Yarsi University, Indonesia

Background Results
The increasing numbers of disaster in Indonesia results in the rising need of Table 1. Responses of medical student regarding to disaster medicine knowledge Table 2. Medical student’s knowledge of Disaster Medicine
questionnaire
medical profession participating in disaster relief including medical students. Questions Correct responses (%) Variable Category Frequency %
However, they still have insufficient knowledge and experience in disaster Concept of on-site treatment 211 (89,4)
management1. Disaster medicine is a learning system of medical practice that Self-rescue measures in a high-rise fire 212 (89,8)
Good 6 2,5
is concerned primarily with the discipline of emergency medicine and public Self-rescue measures in an earthquake 199 (84,3) Knowledge Less 168 71,2
health2. This issue is induced by the disaster medical system that has yet been Very less 62 26,3
Triage and treatment priority 183 (77,5)
included in the medical curriculum. Medical evacuation after an earthquake 174 (73,7)
Table 3. Medical student’s knowledge of disaster medicine based on
Objectives Concept of disaster preparedness 187 (79,2) location area
Epidemic prevention strategies after a disaster 84 (35,6)
A survey is conducted to observe the knowledge and attitude of the medical Statement Disagree Agree
students as well as how disaster medical system is implemented in Indonesia’s Location of temporary toilets during 123 (52,1) N (%) N (%)
disaster rescue I need to know about disaster 5 (2,1) 231 (97,9)
medical schools.
management
Concept of first aid ABC (airway, 193 (81,8)
Management should be adequately 5 (2,1) 231 (97,9)
Methods breathing and circulation)
prepared should a disaster occur.
Fracture fixation and transport 127 (53,8)
Disaster planning is for a few people in 170 (72) 66 (28)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 162 (68,6)
Descriptive research with cross sectional design is exercised onto third-year Procedure
the hospital
Potential hazards likely to cause disaster 6 (2,5) 230 (97,5)
and fourth-year medical students in Indonesia which are represented by five Tourniquet hemostasis 38 (16,1)
should be identified and dealt with
medical schools in several regions in Indonesia including the islands of Skills of psychological assistance in 182 (77,1)
Training is necessary for all health 5 (2,1) 231 (97,9)
Sumatera, Java, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Nusa Tenggara. The data was set postdisaster
management
Relief
with multistage sampling. The sample was participated in this study at least Diagnosis of post-traumatic stress 83 (35,2)
I think it is necessary to have a disaster 5 (2,1) 231 (97,9)
plan
150 medical students. This research is conducted in 2017. disorder (PTSD) Disaster plans need to regularly updated 4 (1,7) 232 (98,9)
Difference between remote area and 63 (26,7)
Disaster management is for nurses and 5 (2,1) 231 (97,9)
urban rescue
Conclusions doctors only
Population vulnerability assessment 77 (32,6) Disaster simulation should occur 5 (2,1) 231 (97,9)
frequently in the hospital
The majority of medical students' knowledge of disaster medicine in Indonesia Treatment of pneumonia 44.(18,6)
is lacking. Knowledge of disaster medicine can be influenced by the learning of Table 3. Medical student’s knowledge of disaster medicine based on References
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