J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2020 Nov;26(4):393-401. 10.5977/jkasne.2020.26.4.393.

Attitude and knowledge on PTSD of nursing and paramedic students in Korea

• Hong SW
• Bang KS
• Bang HL
• Lim J

• KMID: 2511050
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2020.26.4.393

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to identify attitude and knowledge level on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among nursing and paramedic students.
Methods
A questionnaire survey was conducted from December 1st to 20th in 2019. A total of 210 students participated from two universities in Korea. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests and one-way analysis of variance.
Results
Students were positive about the government's spending on PTSD treatment (91.4%), and professional training (92.4%). PTSD patients were considered to be more dangerous (68.1%) and violent (42.4%) than the general population. There were no significant differences in attitude and general knowledge on PTSD between nursing and paramedic students. However, general knowledge on PTSD differed according to education experience on PTSD (t=2.04, p=.043). Knowledge scores for PTSD treatment differed significantly according to the academic major (t=2.02, p=.044), and education experience on PTSD (t=2.87, p=.005).
Conclusions
The results of this study indicate nursing and paramedic students lack knowledge on PTSD. Therefore, developing curriculum regarding PTSD-related contents in undergraduate and continuing education in both departments is needed to provide better quality health care to people with PTSD.

Keyword

Post-traumatic stress disorders; Attitude; Knowledge; Nursing; Paramedic; 외상 후 스트레스장애; 태도; 지식; 간호; 응급구조사