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A Survey of Jellyfish Sting Knowledge among Naval Personnel in Northeast China

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  • Ting Kan

    (Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Li Gui

    (Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Wenwen Shi

    (Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Yan Huang

    (Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Shuang Li

    (Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China)

  • Chen Qiu

    (Department of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China)

Abstract

Background: Jellyfish envenomation is common along the coastal area, and can cause severe consequences. Naval personnel are among the high-risk population for this injury. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge regarding jellyfish envenomation among naval personnel in a navy unit in northeast China. Methods: A predesigned questionnaire was distributed to 120 naval members in January 2015. The data of 108 respondents were included in the statistical analysis. Results: We found that 38.0% of the respondents selected jellyfish sting as the common wound in their units, and 13.0% had experienced or observed this injury. In addition, 63.0% of the participants rated their own knowledge as “low” or “none”. The average score they got was 5.77 ± 2.50, with only 16.7% getting a score above 60% of the full score. The correct rates of five questions were below 60%. No statistical differences existed in the knowledge score among different groups of respondents defined by socio-demographic variables. Conclusions: Jellyfish sting is common in this navy unit, but personnel got a low score on the knowledge assessment. They also lacked confidence in first aid. Medical education and training should be implemented to address this issue.

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  • Ting Kan & Li Gui & Wenwen Shi & Yan Huang & Shuang Li & Chen Qiu, 2016. "A Survey of Jellyfish Sting Knowledge among Naval Personnel in Northeast China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-10, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:13:y:2016:i:7:p:725-:d:74250
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    1. Antonella De Donno & Adele Idolo & Francesco Bagordo & Tiziana Grassi & Alessandro Leomanni & Francesca Serio & Marcello Guido & Mariarita Canitano & Serena Zampardi & Ferdinando Boero & Stefano Pirai, 2014. "Impact of Stinging Jellyfish Proliferations along South Italian Coasts: Human Health Hazards, Treatment and Social Costs," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(3), pages 1-16, February.
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    1. Andrew Watterson, 2016. "Occupational Safety and Related Impacts on Health and the Environment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-4, October.

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