1-6 Years Aged Childrens' Mothers' First Aidfor Burns Observation İn Mardin City Center;

Abstract

Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine the mothers' knowledge levels about burns and first aid. When they encounter burns, what will they do in the first instance and emergency application. At the end of this research correct information given to mothers. Aimed to supply the deficiency information.Material and Method: 25-49 age group of mothers who have 1-6 years aged childrens' in the study were choisen ramdomly. After being informed about the study, only volunteries for questionnaires were used. There were a thousand mothers. Results: Children' 21.6 % have burns. 81.4% burns were in their house, 18.6 % burns were out of their house. Often burns case were 2-4 years aged group children. 89.6 % mothers found themselves have no true knowledge about first aid for burns. Discussion: Mothers' knowledge more deficient about the first aid for the burns. In this regard mothers' lack of knowledge must be correct with the training activities to be applied. Prime necessity of the mothers were informed about the right applications.