Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, cilt.89, ss.500-508, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
Aim: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a first aid training program for parents of children aged 0–6 years. The primary objective was the parents' total first aid knowledge score, and the main secondary objectives were first aid application skills and first aid self-efficacy. Methods: This study was conducted as a parallel, wait-list randomized controlled trial ( ClinicalTrials.gov : NCT07066007 ). Eligible parents were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a wait-list control group. Parents in the intervention group received a six-session first aid training program delivered over three days, with two sessions per day lasting 60–90 min. Results: After baseline adjustment, the intervention group had significantly higher posttest total knowledge, practical skills, and self-efficacy scores than the wait-list group ( p < 0.001). Conclusion: Compared with wait-list controls, parents who received the first aid training program demonstrated higher knowledge, practical skills, and self-efficacy immediately after the intervention. These findings should be interpreted as short-term improvements in measured competencies. Implications to practice: Community-based educational programs conducted by pediatric nurses may enhance parental preparedness for emergencies and support early first aid responses. Further studies are needed to determine whether these gains translate into real-world behavioral and child health outcomes.