A STUDY ON THE PHARMACOLOGICAL AND NONPHARMACOLOGICAL REMEDIES ON BURN WOUND INJURY ON THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF RESIDENTS OF BACOOR CITY CAVITE, PHILIPPINES

*Cipres, Angeline A., Dela Vega, Kaithleen Joy E.

ABSTRACT

Burn-related injuries are born disproportionately by the world’s poor to low-income countries and have claimed the lives of people in Southeast Asia countries. Due to the resulting medical, economic, and social consequences, burn injuries are life-changing catastrophes that affect entire families and communities. The study aims to evaluate the people’s knowledge and awareness regarding burn injury amongst the residents of Bacoor, Cavite to assess the impact of knowing first aid, demonstrating the usefulness of basic first aid in treatment. It utilized a descriptive adapted questionnaire with a total of 400 respondents through online questionnaire. The respondents showed to be knowledgeable towards the level of awareness on the non-pharmacological remedies however they showed negatively on pharmacological remedies resulting in them being indecisive when encountering with burn wound injury leading to self-medication and potentially worsening the burn injury. The study confirmed the need for an effective educational program for the people of Bacoor City, Cavite to enhance their awareness regarding first aid for burn injuries, which will indirectly increase the success and provision of ideal treatment for burn patients.

Keywords: Burn, Burn Wounds, Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Remedies, First Aid.