Childhood injuries are an increasing public health problem globally. Evidence
based programs are programs that have been strictly tested. First aid programs is
a vital initial step for providing effective life-saving intervention helping to
reduce injury and increase the survival rates among children . The aim of the
current study was to evaluate evidence based program regarding some lifesaving
interventions in two orphanage houses in Benha city. Research design: A quasi
experimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted in two
orphanages houses in Benha City, one orphanages house for males and the other
for females. Sample: A convenient sample of fifty children was selected. 34
males and 16 females from the above mentioned setting. Tools: Two tools were
utilized I): A structured interview questionnaire to collect socio-demographic
characteristics of orphanage children and ` knowledge about injures and first aid
of orphanage children. II): Observational checklist to asses orphanage children'
practices regarding to first aid for injures and environmental condition of
orphanage houses for sanitary and safety measures. Results: 60% of the studied
children aged from 12 to less than 18 years, 74% of them had previous injury.
None of the studied children had good total knowledge pre-program compared
to 80%post-program. 24% of the studied children had satisfactory practices pre
program compared to76% post-program. 56% of orphanages houses'
environmental conditions were not fulfilled. Also, a positive correlation with
highly statistical significance was found between orphanage children' total
knowledge and total practices post program implementation. Conclusion:
Evidence based program regarding some lifesaving interventions had a
significant effect on improvement of orphanage children' knowledge and
practices regarding first aid and injuries. Recommendations: Multi-location
studies in the country to evaluate the levels of knowledge and practices about
first aid measures amongst orphanages children. Periodically evidence based
program regarding first aid should be introduced at orphanages houses in order
to decrease the early mortality and morbidity of accidents and emergencies.