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(P1-42) The Educational Effects of a Triage Program in Senior High School
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 May 2011
Abstract
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Background
Japan is one of the world's famous countries for natural disaster. Seven years ago, The Japanese government indicated the necessity of providing disaster prevention education in schools. However, such education has not yet been introduced.
Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate the 90min triage program in senior high schools.
Method
Sixty nine students attended the program. The effects of the program were evaluated using pre and post examination by paired t-test and McNemar's test.
Result
Compare pre-test with post-test, the average score of the tests was a significant increased. Compare pre-questionnaire with post-questionnaire, the number of interested students in a regional disaster drill has increased.
Discussion
The results showed that this program increased the interest in disaster prevention and provided students with a chance to participate in disaster drills in their own resident area.
Conclusion
Carrying out this program in senior high schools, would provide students with a chance to learn disaster prevention.
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- Poster Abstracts 17th World Congress for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
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- Copyright © World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2011
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