Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks
<strong>Introduction:</strong> Bioterrorism is a worldwide problem and has been the focus of attention during recent decades. There is no precise information on the knowledge, attitude, and preparedness of Iranian Red Crescent volunteers in dealing with bioterrorism. Therefore, the prese...
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| author | Seyed Ali Bahreini Moghadam Siavash Hamzeh pour Mahmoud Toorchi Youssof Sefidi Heris |
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| description | <strong>Introduction:</strong> Bioterrorism is a worldwide problem and has been the focus of attention during recent decades. There is no precise information on the knowledge, attitude, and preparedness of Iranian Red Crescent volunteers in dealing with bioterrorism. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the above-mentioned parameters in Mahabad Red Crescent Society volunteers. <strong>Methods:</strong> In this prospective cross-sectional study, the knowledge of 120 volunteers was evaluated and rated as poor, moderate, and good. In addition, attitude of the volunteers and preparedness of Mahabad Red Crescent Society was rated as inappropriate and appropriate using a questionnaire. <strong>Results:</strong> The mean age of volunteers was 32.0 ± 8.2 years (62.5% male). 2 (1.7%) volunteers had good knowledge while 94 (78.3%) had no knowledge regarding bioterrorist attack management. Only 1 (0.8%) volunteer had appropriate attitude and 6 (5.0%) stated their preparedness for being sent out to the crisis zone. 116 volunteers (96.7%) indicated that Mahabad Red Crescent Society has an inappropriate level of preparedness to encounter bioterrorist attacks. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings of the present study showed poor knowledge and inappropriate attitude of Mahabad Red Crescent Society volunteers in encountering probable bioterrorist attacks. Furthermore, the Red Crescent Society of this town had an inappropriate level of preparedness in the field of bioterrorism from the viewpoint of the studied volunteers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-073874f730da40c6a17fbff2732561392022-12-21T20:45:15ZengShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesEmergency2345-45632345-45712016-01-014116205096Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacksSeyed Ali Bahreini Moghadam0Siavash Hamzeh pour1Mahmoud Toorchi2Youssof Sefidi Heris3Department of Hospital Management, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, IranDepartment of Biology, Higher Education Institute of Rabe – Rashid, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Biotechnology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Biology, Higher Education Institute of Rabe – Rashid, Tabriz, Iran<strong>Introduction:</strong> Bioterrorism is a worldwide problem and has been the focus of attention during recent decades. There is no precise information on the knowledge, attitude, and preparedness of Iranian Red Crescent volunteers in dealing with bioterrorism. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the above-mentioned parameters in Mahabad Red Crescent Society volunteers. <strong>Methods:</strong> In this prospective cross-sectional study, the knowledge of 120 volunteers was evaluated and rated as poor, moderate, and good. In addition, attitude of the volunteers and preparedness of Mahabad Red Crescent Society was rated as inappropriate and appropriate using a questionnaire. <strong>Results:</strong> The mean age of volunteers was 32.0 ± 8.2 years (62.5% male). 2 (1.7%) volunteers had good knowledge while 94 (78.3%) had no knowledge regarding bioterrorist attack management. Only 1 (0.8%) volunteer had appropriate attitude and 6 (5.0%) stated their preparedness for being sent out to the crisis zone. 116 volunteers (96.7%) indicated that Mahabad Red Crescent Society has an inappropriate level of preparedness to encounter bioterrorist attacks. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings of the present study showed poor knowledge and inappropriate attitude of Mahabad Red Crescent Society volunteers in encountering probable bioterrorist attacks. Furthermore, the Red Crescent Society of this town had an inappropriate level of preparedness in the field of bioterrorism from the viewpoint of the studied volunteers.http://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/emergency/article/view/8952Bioterrorismknowledgecivil defenserescue work |
| spellingShingle | Seyed Ali Bahreini Moghadam Siavash Hamzeh pour Mahmoud Toorchi Youssof Sefidi Heris Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks Emergency Bioterrorism knowledge civil defense rescue work |
| title | Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks |
| title_full | Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks |
| title_short | Knowledge and Attitude of Iranian Red Crescent Society Volunteers in Dealing with Bioterrorist attacks |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitude of iranian red crescent society volunteers in dealing with bioterrorist attacks |
| topic | Bioterrorism knowledge civil defense rescue work |
| url | http://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/emergency/article/view/8952 |
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