Kiến thức, thái độ và thực hành của cán bộ, nhân viên quân y về tổ chức, sử dụng lực lượng quân y trong xử trí thảm họa

Abstract

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of military medical personnel regarding the organization and deployment of medical forces in disaster response and management.
Subjects and methods: This study involved 400 military medical officers and staff, all of whom were members of disaster response teams from selected campaign- and strategic-level military hospitals. Knowledge and attitude were assessed using a structured self-assessment questionnaire with a numerical rating scale. Practical skills were evaluated through simulations involving the organization and deployment of military medical units at disaster sites.
Results: Among the 400 respondents, the mean age was 38.2 ± 8.1 years, with males accounting for 95.5%. Doctors made up 28% of participants, and physician assistants/nurses 72%. Approximately 42.5% had over 10 years of professional experience. Only 14% had received specialized disaster training, and 20.5% had prior experience in actual disaster response. Overall, 27% demonstrated high-level knowledge, 46% moderate, and 27% low; specific knowledge items ranged from 49.5% to 76.5%. Attitudinal responses showed high agreement and training expectations, all above 70%. Practical skill performance rates ranged from 46.5% to 71%. Statistically significant higher scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice were observed among doctors, those with more than 10 years of service, prior training, and actual response experience (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Military medical personnel at the campaign and strategic levels demonstrated varying degrees of knowledge, positive attitudes, and practical skills in organizing and deploying medical forces for disaster response. Strengthening specialized training and conducting regular drills are essential to enhance operational readiness.