FUNDAMENTALS OF DEVELOPING FIRST AID SKILLS IN STUDENTS: A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS.

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According to statistics from the World Health Organization, 25 percent of victims die from failure to provide first aid at the scene of an emergency. Up to 60 percent of such deaths could have been prevented if a person who knew how to provide first aid was near the victim. That is why the problem of providing first aid, as well as training in it, is still included in the list ofproblems ofhuman lifesafety[1]. Keywords:emergencies, first aid,lifesafety, victim Introduction. In modern society, the development of first aid skills in students in non-medical educational institutions is of particular importance. This process not only provides students with specific skills and knowledge, but also makes a significant contribution to their personal development and public safety. First of all, learning first aid skills gives students confidence in themselves and their abilities. Knowing how to act in critical situations helps them feel more independent and prepared to solve problems. This is especially important at times when every second counts and a quick reaction can save a life. In addition, developing first aid skills helps students develop social responsibility. They realize their role in society and understand that they can bring real benefits to others. This aspect of training also helps to develop a more empathetic attitude towards other people and expands students' horizons in terms of caring for the well- being of others. As a result, mastering first aid skills benefits not only students, but also the entire society. People with this knowledge can provide assistance in case of accidents both in the educational environment and in everyday life. This contributes to the creation of a safe and friendly environment where everyone can count on support and assistance if necessary. Thus, the formation of first aid skills in students in non-medical educational institutions plays an important role both for the individual development of each student and for society as a whole. This process http://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass 278 Volume15 Issue02, February2025 Impact factor: 2019: 4.679 2020: 5.015 2021: 5.436, 2022: 5.242, 2023: 6.995, 2024 7.75 not only strengthens self-confidence and social responsibility, but also makes the world a little safer and kinderfor all its inhabitants. Materials and methods of the study. In the course of assessing the study of the process of forming first aid skills among students of non-specialized universities, we analyzed the scientific works of researchers in this field, which assert the need to form first aid skills among students of higher educational institutions of a non-medical profile around the world.A research study conducted in Taif, Saudi Arabia, assessed the awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practice of first aid among medical and non-medical students at Taif University [2]. The study found that the knowledge and skills of first aid among medical students were higher than that of other students. This is because medical students have a direct connection with the profession, which makes them more aware of the importance of first aid than other participants in the study. The study also found that students who received information about first aid as part of their school curriculum had better knowledge and skills in this area. According to this conclusion, first aid in the school curriculum should include more practical training rather than just lectures. In this study, 63.8% of the participants reported that their school curriculum contained information about first aid. In conclusion, according to the study, half of the participants had good knowledge of first aid, but they did not have the practice or skills. Participants in first aid courses showed higher levels of knowledge and awareness, which was statistically significant. For effective casualty management in emergency situations, individuals need to have a good understanding of the various methods and materials used in first aid [2]. A study conducted among non-medical students at the University of Karachi found that the students’ knowledge and skills in providing first aid in various emergency situations were insufficient to provide correct and qualified first aid to casualties in emergency situations [3]. The results of a preliminary experiment conducted at the Mari State University in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia, also showed that students lacked first aid skills despite having a high level of theoretical knowledge. The study also found that the students’ stress tolerance level was low, which may indicate a lack of preparedness to respond to emergency situations.The results of a study conducted among students at Yarmouk University in Jordan showed that students also did not have sufficient knowledge of first aid. The researchers noted that in order to reduce early mortality and morbidity from accidents and emergencies, first aid shouldbe included in standard high school and college programs [4]. Whenorgan