Kathryn M Stadeli1, Dirir Abdullahi2, Abdifatah Ali3, Kelsey M Conrick4, Maria Paulsen5, Eileen M Bulger6, Monica S Vavilala7, Farah Bille Mohamed8, Ahmed Ali9, Anisa Ibrahim10. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: stadeli@uw.edu. 2. School of Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA; Somali Health Board, 625 Strander Blvd Building B, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, USA. Electronic address: dirira@uw.edu. 3. Somali Health Board, 625 Strander Blvd Building B, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, USA. Electronic address: dahiyenur@gmail.com. 4. School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. Electronic address: kmc621@uw.edu. 5. Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: mruoff@uw.edu. 6. Department of Surgery, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: ebulger@uw.edu. 7. Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: vavilala@uw.edu. 8. Somali Health Board, 625 Strander Blvd Building B, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, USA; Seattle and King County Public Health, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: mohamf2@uw.edu. 9. Somali Health Board, 625 Strander Blvd Building B, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, USA; Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: ahmed.abdille@gmail.com. 10. Somali Health Board, 625 Strander Blvd Building B, Tukwila, Washington, 98188, USA; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA. Electronic address: anisai@uw.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We developed a culturally-adapted program (WE Stop the Bleed) to increase bleeding control knowledge and self-efficacy among Somali individuals, and to build trust between Somali individuals and first responders. METHODS: WE Stop the Bleed was piloted in the Seattle Somali community with first responders as skills coaches. The program included: 1) adapted ACS Stop the Bleed program; 2) cultural exchange. We evaluated knowledge, self-efficacy, and trust between Somali participants and first responders using a pre/post survey. RESULTS: Attendance exceeded a priori goals (27 community participants, 13 first responders). 96% of participants would recommend the training. Knowledge and self-efficacy improved pre/post (62%-72%, 65%-93% respectively). First responders indicated increased comfort with Somali individuals, and participants reported positive changes in perceptions of first responders. CONCLUSIONS: WE Stop the Bleed is a feasible and acceptable program to increase bleeding control knowledge and self-efficacy among participants and build trust between participants and first responders.
BACKGROUND: We developed a culturally-adapted program (WE Stop the Bleed) to increase bleeding control knowledge and self-efficacy among Somali individuals, and to build trust between Somali individuals and first responders. METHODS: WE Stop the Bleed was piloted in the Seattle Somali community with first responders as skills coaches. The program included: 1) adapted ACS Stop the Bleed program; 2) cultural exchange. We evaluated knowledge, self-efficacy, and trust between Somali participants and first responders using a pre/post survey. RESULTS: Attendance exceeded a priori goals (27 community participants, 13 first responders). 96% of participants would recommend the training. Knowledge and self-efficacy improved pre/post (62%-72%, 65%-93% respectively). First responders indicated increased comfort with Somali individuals, and participants reported positive changes in perceptions of first responders. CONCLUSIONS: WE Stop the Bleed is a feasible and acceptable program to increase bleeding control knowledge and self-efficacy among participants and build trust between participants and first responders.
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