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Objectives:

To evaluate the knowledge level of individuals who attended a first aid training update program, and to determine the factors affecting their approaches in such cases.

Methods:

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample of the research consists of 747 individuals (laypersons) who applied to the first aid training update organized in an institution in Istanbul providing health education between 01.02. 2018 and 01.08. 2018, and who agreed to participate in the research. These first aid trainings are provided by healthcare professionals who have first aid certificate of authority within the scope of first aid regulation. Data were collected using the “Participant Information Form” and the “Basic First Aid Knowledge Level Evaluation Form”.

Results:

The participants administered first aid within the three years of time following their basic first aid training course (24.6%). They administered first aid primarily in …