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A Cross-Sectional Study of Heat-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Naval Personnel in China
Li Gui
Naval Medical U
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Background: Heat-related illnesses have significant impacts on health, and military personnel were widely exposed to risk factors of heat-related illness. Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) are the three of the most important factors to prevent the heat-related illness. A cross-sectional study was designed to explore heat-related KAP of military personnel in China.
Methods: This survey was conducted in June 2019. A total of 646 military personnel were recruited from 2 navy troops in tropical zone and one in temperate zone. Data regarding demographic characteristics and KAP scores were collected using questionnaires. Univariate analysis and Scheffe's method were used for data analysis.
Results: The mean K-score was relatively high (10.37, SD=1.63), but the subscore of awareness of exertional heatstroke and the risk of alcohol and soda drinks were inadequate. There are noticeable differences in the mean K-score according to age, military ranks and education levels(P<0.05). The mean A-score was 7.76(SD=2.65). The participants from tropical zone or had relevant experience had higher A-score (P<0.05). The mean P-score was 3.80 (SD=1.12), and participants from temperate zone had higher P-score (P<0.001).
Conclusions: Military personnel's awareness of the prevention and first-aid measures of heat related illnesses need to be strengthened, and it is very important to develop educational programs and enrich systematic educational resources of heat-related illness.
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heat weave, heat-related illness, military personnel, China, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Heat-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Naval Personnel in China
Li Gui
Naval Medical U
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Background: Heat-related illnesses have significant impacts on health, and military personnel were widely exposed to risk factors of heat-related illness. Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) are the three of the most important factors to prevent the heat-related illness. A cross-sectional study was designed to explore heat-related KAP of military personnel in China.
Methods: This survey was conducted in June 2019. A total of 646 military personnel were recruited from 2 navy troops in tropical zone and one in temperate zone. Data regarding demographic characteristics and KAP scores were collected using questionnaires. Univariate analysis and Scheffe's method were used for data analysis.
Results: The mean K-score was relatively high (10.37, SD=1.63), but the subscore of awareness of exertional heatstroke and the risk of alcohol and soda drinks were inadequate. There are noticeable differences in the mean K-score according to age, military ranks and education levels(P<0.05). The mean A-score was 7.76(SD=2.65). The participants from tropical zone or had relevant experience had higher A-score (P<0.05). The mean P-score was 3.80 (SD=1.12), and participants from temperate zone had higher P-score (P<0.001).
Conclusions: Military personnel's awareness of the prevention and first-aid measures of heat related illnesses need to be strengthened, and it is very important to develop educational programs and enrich systematic educational resources of heat-related illness.
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