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<p>Choking is a life-threatening paediatric emergency. Despite its importance, public knowledge of first aid remains limited, and data specifically concerning parents are scarce. This study aimed to assess Polish parents’ knowledge of paediatric choking first aid and identify factors associated with performance. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between December 2024 and February 2025. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics and scenario-based open-ended questions assessing the management of foreign body airway obstruction. A total of 156 parents participated. The median score for rescue manoeuvres was 4/12, while the median score for cardiac arrest management was 2/3, indicating generally limited knowledge. In univariate analyses, higher self-reported confidence was associated with better performance, whereas prior training showed a borderline association. In multivariate analysis, previous practical training was the only significant predictor of performance. This exploratory study revealed a discrepancy between parents’ self-reported confidence and their actual knowledge of paediatric choking management. Previous practical training may be associated with improved performance; however, the findings should be interpreted cautiously due to limited statistical power. The use of open-ended scenarios enabled a more realistic assessment of functional knowledge. Further large-scale studies are needed to support the development of targeted, skills-based educational interventions.</p>

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Knowledge, self-reported confidence and past experiences of polish parents in rescue manoeuvres for first aid management of paediatric choking: a cross-sectional pilot study in Poland

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    2026年6月20日

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  • Jakub R. Bieliński,
  • Dariusz Timler,
  • Klaudiusz Nadolny,
  • Filip Jaskiewicz

摘要

Choking is a life-threatening paediatric emergency. Despite its importance, public knowledge of first aid remains limited, and data specifically concerning parents are scarce. This study aimed to assess Polish parents’ knowledge of paediatric choking first aid and identify factors associated with performance. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between December 2024 and February 2025. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characteristics and scenario-based open-ended questions assessing the management of foreign body airway obstruction. A total of 156 parents participated. The median score for rescue manoeuvres was 4/12, while the median score for cardiac arrest management was 2/3, indicating generally limited knowledge. In univariate analyses, higher self-reported confidence was associated with better performance, whereas prior training showed a borderline association. In multivariate analysis, previous practical training was the only significant predictor of performance. This exploratory study revealed a discrepancy between parents’ self-reported confidence and their actual knowledge of paediatric choking management. Previous practical training may be associated with improved performance; however, the findings should be interpreted cautiously due to limited statistical power. The use of open-ended scenarios enabled a more realistic assessment of functional knowledge. Further large-scale studies are needed to support the development of targeted, skills-based educational interventions.