Ibrahim, F., Abdel Allah, E., Atia, N. (2025). Building Capacity for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Basic and Psychological First Aid Training for Sanitation Workers. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), 98-107. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374367.2050
Fatma Abdelalim Ibrahim; Eman Shokry Abdel Allah; Nashwa Saber Atia. "Building Capacity for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Basic and Psychological First Aid Training for Sanitation Workers". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13, 51, 2025, 98-107. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374367.2050
Ibrahim, F., Abdel Allah, E., Atia, N. (2025). 'Building Capacity for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Basic and Psychological First Aid Training for Sanitation Workers', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 13(51), pp. 98-107. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374367.2050
Ibrahim, F., Abdel Allah, E., Atia, N. Building Capacity for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Basic and Psychological First Aid Training for Sanitation Workers. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2025; 13(51): 98-107. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2025.374367.2050
Building Capacity for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: Basic and Psychological First Aid Training for Sanitation Workers
1Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing, Nursing College, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt.
2Professor of Community Health Nursing and Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.
3Assistant Prof of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Sanitation workers at railway stations often serve as first responders to traffic accidents and emergency situations Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency and disaster preparedness among sanitation workers at Egyptian Railways through basic and psychological first aid training. Methods: Design: A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design was employed. Setting: The training took place in the skills lab of nursing colleges. Sample: Sixty-six sanitation workers employed by Egyptian railways took part in the study. Data Collection Tools: Pre- and post-training assessments were conducted using structured questionnaires to evaluate knowledge and observational checklists to assess practical skills. Demographic data were also gathered. The training program consisted of three core modules: disaster preparedness, first aid for emergency situations, and psychological first aid. Results: Three-quarters of participants were male (75%) with a mean age of 45.41±4.31 years. Significant improvements were observed in both knowledge and practice across all training modules. Disaster preparedness: Knowledge scores increased from 10.52 to 49.21; practice scores rose from 3.18 to 10.00. First aid: Knowledge improved from 19.15 to 95.94; practice scores reached 100.00. Psychological first aid: Knowledge rose from 5.65 to 39.21; practice scores improved from 4.92 to 28.88. All improvements were statistically significant (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The study demonstrates that targeted training programs can significantly enhance sanitation workers' knowledge and practice in handling emergency situations. Recommendations: Expanding such training initiatives could strengthen emergency response capabilities and enhance public safety, particularly in high-risk public environments such as railway stations.
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