Knowledge, attitudes and practices in first rescue in the school environment: an integrative review

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the scientific evidence on knowledge, attitudes and practices in first aid of teachers who work in the school environment. Method: Integrative literature review conducted in June and July 2020 in the databases Cinahal, Scopus, Pubmed, Bdenf and Lilacs. Articles that portrayed the theme in the sample period from 2010 to 2020 were included. Articles with trainee teachers as participants were excluded. Results: 25 articles were selected and emerged in two categories: knowledge, attitudes and practices in first aid and school environment - strategies for first aid training focused on the promotion, prevention and aggravation of accidents. Conclusion: It was observed that there is a lack of knowledge about the necessary actions in first aid care, which impacts the attitudes and practices performed, as well as the treatment and prognosis. Thus, educational interventions are strategies that promote the development of knowledge, attitudes and practices necessary for first aid.