Stop the Bleed training increases fear and confidence in students.
Stop the Bleed training boosts students' fear of mass casualty events but also their confidence in handling emergencies.
Why it matters
- Shows how emergency training affects perceptions and confidence.
- Highlights the dual impact of increased fear and self-efficacy.
By the numbers
- 117 urban university students participated.
- Training effects assessed immediately and after 12 weeks.
The big picture
- STB training can prepare individuals for emergencies but may also heighten their fears.
- Research can inform improvements in public safety training programs.
What they're saying
- A comment suggests that increasing fear might not always be beneficial, hinting at the idea that ignorance might be bliss.
Caveats
- Study focused on a specific group of students in the Midwest.
- Long-term retention beyond 12 weeks not assessed.
What’s next
- Future research could explore how to improve long-term retention of the training.
- Balancing awareness and fear could be a focus for future studies.